Group Medical Director - South Atlantic

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Pembroke (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

The Group Medical Director at VCA Animal Hospitals leads medical teams across multiple hospitals to advance high-quality veterinary care, patient safety, and clinical excellence. You will mentor Medical Directors and veterinary staff, align practices with organizational goals, and promote evidence-based care and an exceptional client experience.

Based in the U.S. with regional scope, this role collaborates with Medical Affairs, operations, and field leadership to strengthen hospital performance,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required.
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain in assigned states.
• 8+ years of veterinary practice experience.
• 4+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality medicine and patient safety across hospitals.
• Coach Medical Directors and develop veterinarians.
• Champion patient safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Adopt new medical advancements and standards of care.
• Improve client communication, case management, and follow-up care.
• Oversee medical records quality and equipment standards.
• Address medical-related client concerns and board complaints.
• Lead field leadership collaboration and staffing initiatives.
• Mentor doctors, onboard new clinicians, and boost team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Active veterinary license

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 North Carolina or South Carolina 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 team

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

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.