Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus up to $75,000

MD Bonus

MD Stipend

401k with company match

Well-being resources

Job summary

VCA East Penn Animal Hospital seeks a Medical Director to lead medical quality and patient care, guiding doctors and the hospital’s strategic direction. The role blends leadership with hands-on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian, under field management guidance.

Ideal candidates will have a DVM, PA licensure (or ability to obtain), and a commitment to world-class medicine, teamwork, and ongoing learning in a busy, pet-focused practice.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and PA licensure in good standing or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors.
• Set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction and financial success.
• Allocate about 30% of time to leadership duties and 70% to clinical work as a staff veterinarian.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Teaching others

Lifelong learner

Client relationships

Education

DVM degree

PA licensure or ability to obtain

Job description

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
  

Join us as Medical Director at VCA East Penn 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.

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 team

• We have a talented team of 2 FT doctors and 1 PT doctor. We schedule 2 to 3 VAs or VTs per doctor depending on the number of doctors in appointments ( 1 doctor = 3, 2 doctors = 4 to 5).
• We have cold laser therapy, digital dental radiography, digital radiography with all the hands-free devices, and in-house blood chemistry machine.
• Our hospital consistently boasts Hands-free radiology above the goal for our region as we believe strongly in the safety of our team and our patients.
• One of our doctors is Fear Free Certified and we practice and train our team in low stress handling techniques and utilize pre-visit pharmaceuticals to help with patient stress.
• We have a massage chair and snacks in our break room and our team loves our annual trip to the spa to celebrate the team every year!

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation:
• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cases

• Cats, Dogs

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

• This position is eligible for a Signing Bonus up to $75,000
• This position is eligible for an annual MD Bonus and MD Stipend
• 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 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 and Additional Benefits

Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

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!

Qualifications

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

Learn more about the hospital: VCA East Penn Animal Hospital

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com