Medical Director

Introduction

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Animal Care Associates, 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.

Why join the team

• Offer the highest standards in veterinary medicine
• AAHA-Accredited
• Features include updated equipment such as dental radiography, Ultrasound, and an in-house lab.
• Boarding and grooming facility to serve the community
• Long-term staff with loyal clients
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

Schedule

• Full-Time Schedule
• Hours of operation: Monday – Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Wednesday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cases

• Small animals

Community

• The local community of Colonial Heights is an exciting place to work!
• Located near Fort Lee, which allows us the opportunity to serve our military community.
• Colonial Heights is rich in history and has new and fun adventures.
• The local restaurants and specialty shops are featured as some of the State’s best!
• We are located only 20 minutes south of Richmond, and it’s only a few hours’ drive for a beach or Mountain View.

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 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. 

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

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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 

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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 Virginia 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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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be const