Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 196,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Kingston is seeking a Medical Director for Choptank Animal Hospital. This role offers a chance to practice veterinary medicine while shaping the hospital's medical direction. You will have support from a dedicated team and access to advanced medical technologies. Competitive salary of $140k - $160k based on experience, with flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Continuing education allowance

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, or the ability to obtain.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical direction and quality of the hospital.
• Support and mentor a team of veterinary professionals.
• Provide world-class veterinary care to patients.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Team Collaboration

Client Relationships

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at Choptank Animal Hospital 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. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like a practice owner. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.

Why join the team

• Team of 6 (DVM, HM, VA's and CSR's)
• We see dogs, cats, exotics and farm animals (except cows and horses)
• We practice Fear‑Free
• Ultra sound, hot cutting laser, cold laser, digital x‑ray (dental too), fluid pumps and warmer, pulse ox, water blanket warmer, bear huggers, anesthesia monitoring devices
• Current DVM does a mix of surgeries. Including soft tissue, reproductive, splenectomies/GDVs, c‑sections, advanced dentistry and orthopedic
• This is a great area, small city located next to the Choptank river, near farm land and only an hour and a half from Ocean City MD

Schedule

• Full‑Time or Part‑Time
• Flexible on scheduling

Hours of Operation

Mon: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu/Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat/Sun: Closed

Cases

• Patient mix
• 50% wellness and sick
• 30% urgent/walk‑in's
• 20% emergencies

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

• The annual salary range for this position is $140k - $160k, dependent on experience.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 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 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 degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, 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.

Learn more about the hospital

VCA Choptank Animal Hospital

Check out our Community Partnerships

• Baywater Animal Rescue
• Talbot Humane
• Brandywine SPCA
• Animal Welfare League
• Homeward Bound Schnauzer Rescue
• VCA Choptank Animal Hospital

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.