Medical Director

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Employee pet discounts

Sign-on/relocation bonuses up to $75K

Job summary

VCA Black Mountain Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to shape clinical direction and uphold medical quality across the hospital. You will lead a team of veterinarians and staff, influencing patient care, protocols, and teaching opportunities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Marketing, HR, and other support teams, and offers comprehensive benefits, a sign-on bonus program, and relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Active Nevada veterinary license or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Set hospital direction and maintain medical quality standards.
• Lead clinical teams and collaborate with departments.
• Mentor and educate staff and doctors, fostering growth.
• Oversee clinical studies and continuing education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Medical knowledge

Teaching others

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM degree

Nevada license or eligibility

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Black Mountain Animal Hospital. 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.

Why Join the Team

• Practice medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital.
• Support in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more
• Work alongside a dynamic group of skilled professionals
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
• We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography to ultrasound.

Schedule

• Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Full-time position
• No WEEKENDS!

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
• Routine wellness to involved medical cases and surgery.

Who do we look for

• Passionate about pets and their well‑being
• 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

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials
• Medical Director Stipend and annual bonus available .
• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available up to $75K

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 (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Nevada, 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 here:

Hospital Website

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