Group Medical Director, North Atlantic

VCA Animal Hospitals; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Group Medical Director to lead medical quality across multiple hospitals, mentor Medical Directors, and advance clinical excellence. You will partner with Medical Affairs, operations, and field leadership to align standards, improve patient safety, and elevate client experience.

The ideal candidate is based in Massachusetts to support the regional network. The role requires DVM, active license, 8+ years clinical practice, and 4+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required.
• Active veterinary license required or ability to obtain in assigned states.
• 8+ years of veterinary practice experience.
• 4+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Medical Directors and veterinary teams.
• Drive high-quality, evidence-based care across hospitals.
• Strengthen clinical standards and patient safety.
• Partner with operations, Medical Affairs, and field leadership to align practices.
• Oversee care quality, safety, and client experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain in assigned states)

Job description

The Group Medical Director (GMD) is a key medical leader responsible for driving high-quality veterinary care, patient safety, and clinical excellence across multiple VCA hospitals. In this role, you will lead and mentor Medical Directors and veterinary teams, ensuring consistent, evidence-based care and an exceptional client experience.

As part of the field leadership team, you’ll partner closely with Medical Affairs, operations, and patient care leaders to align clinical practices with organizational goals. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening hospital performance, advancing medical standards, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across your group.

_ NOTE: The ideal candidate will be based in Massachusetts to effectively support our hospital network across the region. _

Responsibilities

Drive Quality Medicine & Patient Safety

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across hospitals
• Coach and develop Medical Directors through record reviews, hospital visits, and real-time feedback
• Champion patient safety initiatives, including event reporting and continuous improvement efforts
• Support adoption of new medical advancements, standards of care, and clinical best practices
• Partner with teams to improve client communication, case management, and follow-up care
• Oversee medical record quality, equipment standards, and clinical compliance
• Manage medical-related client concerns and board complaints through resolution

Lead in the Field

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
• Partner with Field Leadership, Medical Affairs, and operations to align priorities and execution
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of veterinarians, including new graduates
• Proactively identify and address medical, staffing, and operational challenges
• Serve as the medical voice within the field leadership

Develop Doctors & Teams

• Mentor and grow Medical Directors and veterinarians through coaching and development planning
• Support onboarding, training, and integration of new doctors
• Guide teams on improving efficiency, productivity, and team-based care delivery
• Create an environment that supports continuous learning and career growth

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain in assigned states)
• 8+ years of veterinary practice experience
• 4+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred

• Specialty board certification or advanced clinical training
• Experience leading across multiple hospitals or locations
• Involvement in professional veterinary organizations

Skills & Strengths

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to medical excellence
• Ability to coach, influence, and develop high-performing teams
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills
• Business acumen and ability to balance clinical and operational priorities
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Additional Details

• Travel up to 75% across hospitals, hubs, and support offices
• Opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes, team development, and hospital performance

Additional Information

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $225,000 - $250,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with 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.