Medical Director

Join us as a Medical Director, DVM at VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Lockport, IL and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Why Join Our Team?

• Well-Established & Growing: VCA All Pets has proudly served the Lockport community for over 30 years and is dedicated to progressive, high-quality medicine in a supportive and friendly environment.

• Located just 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lockport offers a picturesque small-town feel with city access. Explore 38 parks, a thriving park district, and a charming downtown with museums, boutique shops, and top-notch dining. Lockport is conveniently connected to Chicago via Metra’s heritage corridor, making it a great place to live and work.

• Spacious & Well-Equipped Facility: Our 12,000 sq. ft. hospital offers spacious exam rooms, an updated treatment area, surgery suite, dedicated dental area, digital radiography, ultrasound, a full pharmacy, therapeutic laser, roomy boarding accommodations, and daycare.

• Encouragement for Growth: We welcome our doctors to pursue their individual interests, offering support for new learning and personal goals in veterinary medicine.

• Experienced Support Staff: Enjoy a team-oriented environment with highly trained and skilled support staff.

• Work-Life Balance: Doctors have a set schedule, manageable workload, and 30-minute appointments with a dedicated surgery day. Our clinic hours allow for a predictable and balanced work and home life.

Schedule

• Hospital Hours: Open six days a week with a set schedule and no on-call hours, enabling a stable and balanced routine.

Cases

Primarily small animal general practice, providing progressive medical, dental, and surgical care in a collaborative setting.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care

• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  The annual salary range for this position is $115K - $130K.  The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

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

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development 

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing to practice in (IL), or the ability to obtain

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

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