Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

MD stipend

MD bonus

Job summary

VCA Twin Rivers in East Windsor, New Jersey is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical excellence and guide medical quality across the hospital.

The role blends leadership (~30%) with hands-on patient care (~70%), reporting to field management and shaping the hospital's strategic direction. A DVM and NJ licensure are required; salary range is $160K–$180K with signing MD stipend and MD bonus; full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in NJ, or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine and veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors in the hospital.
• Lead the hospital's strategic direction and contribute to financial success.
• Balance ~30% leadership responsibilities with ~70% clinical duties as staff veterinarian.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Twin Rivers in East Windsor, 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 Twin Rivers team

• 3 current doctors on staff with incredible support staff to provide gold-standard medicine
• Advanced medical diagnostics and the ability to offer abdominal ultrasounds performed by a boarded internist
• Extensive client base through serving the surrounding communities since 1997
• Hands-free
• Fear-free
• AAHA-accredited
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time available, Relief possible
• Hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sun: Closed

Cases

• Small / Companion animal focus

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 teamCurious 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.
• This position is eligible for a signing bonus!
• The annual salary range for this position is $160K - $180K.
• This position is eligible for an MD Stipend and 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 companymatch
• 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)

Qualifications

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

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