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Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Five Points Animal Hospital | 1186, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2025

About the role

Join us as the Medical Director at VCA Five Points Animal Hospital in Aliquippa, PA and you’ll quickly discover that you’re supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented, tight-knit team. You’ll lead with confidence knowing you’re backed by VCA’s resources while still making a meaningful impact in your community. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

We are offering a signing bonus!

Why Join the Team

  • Team of 2 DVMs and 8 additional associates (assistants and CVTs)

  • 35+ years of trusted service in the community with a highly respected medical team

  • Diverse surgical caseload: spays, neuters, mass removals, orthopedic, soft tissue, cystostomies, enucleations, and more

  • Digital radiography (full-body and dental)

  • User-friendly EMR

  • Conveniently located ~30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh

  • Busy, growing practice with a loyal and appreciative client base

  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

About the Medical Director Role

The Medical Director (MD) works in close partnership with field leadership and plays a key role in shaping the medical quality, culture, and patient care standards of the hospital. This role combines clinical excellence with hands-on leadership, mentorship, and operational partnership.

The MD:

  • Sets and maintains the highest medical standards for the hospital

  • Provides mentorship, coaching, and support to veterinarians and the care team

  • Models a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

  • Partners with hospital leadership to influence overall financial performance

  • Helps guide strategic priorities and hospital initiatives

  • Maintains a strong work ethic, integrity, and supportive leadership presence

  • Performs all duties of a staff veterinarian while taking on additional leadership responsibilities

Because our hospital sees a mix of primary care and emergent cases — without typical ER hours — our Medical Director has opportunities to work up unique cases and truly shape the medical direction of the practice.

Schedule

Full-Time

Hospital Hours:

  • Monday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm

  • Tuesday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

  • Wednesday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm

  • Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

  • Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Every other Saturday)

  • Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cases

A mix of primary care, urgent/sick visits, soft tissue and select orthopedic surgeries, and unique cases stemming from our community’s limited access to specialty care.

Who We Look For

  • Leaders who are passionate about elevating medical quality

  • People obsessed with pets and their care

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

  • Mentors who enjoy teaching and developing others

  • Curious lifelong learners seeking growth and fulfillment

  • Empathetic partners who build trust with clients and associates

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable and based on experience, skill set, and other relevant credentials.
This position may also be eligible for additional variable pay programs.

Health & Well-Being

  • Innovative well-being resources (Headspace, Fidelity financial tools, mental health support)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education allowance + paid CE days

  • WOOF University – extensive CE for Doctors and the care team

  • VCA Academy Mentorship Program – participate as a mentor or mentee

  • Opportunities to engage in clinical studies

  • Local VCA-hosted CE requirements supported

Additional Benefits

  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

  • 100% paid professional liability coverage

  • 100% paid life insurance

  • 100% paid short-term disability

  • Access to a network of 5,000+ doctors, including 600+ specialists

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Company

VCA Animal Hospitals

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