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Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2025
💰 $180,000/yr($160,000/yr$180,000/yr)

About the role

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Iselin Animal Hospital in Iselin, New Jersey 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.

As the Medical Director, you will work under the guidance of the field management team and oversee the medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors within the hospital. In this key leadership role, you will also be part of the hospital’s management team, contributing to its overall financial success. You will set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction to ensure positive outcomes. Approximately 30% of your time will be dedicated to leadership responsibilities, with the remaining 70% focused on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian.

Why join the VCA Iselin Animal Hospital team

  • Busy 3-doctor practice with skilled assistants and support staff
  • Near the city, the mountains and the shore – VCA Iselin has it all!
  • Newly refurbished exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Digital radiology and dental radiology, flexible scheduling, no after-hours emergencies. 24-hour critical care facility nearby with specialist available for phone consultations
  • Hands-free radiology protocols

Schedule

  • Full-time or part-time position available
  • Flexible schedule, rotating Saturdays (only open until 1pm on Saturdays)
  • Hours of operation: Mon-Thurs – 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 1:00pm

Cases

  • ·100% Small animal, opportunity for doctor with exotics experience
  • ·Established relationships with local shelters and K9 units

Who we are looking for

  • Someone who demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, and a consistent positive attitude
  • Someone with strong leadership skills, willing to serve as a mentor and role model to the doctors and staff
  • 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 member of the VCA family, 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. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $160K - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 
  • Medical Director Stipend offered
  • Eligibility for MD Bonus

Health & Well-being

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
  • 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
  • Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), 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.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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