Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental and vacation leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in Houston is seeking a Medical Director to lead their team at VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital. This is a full-time role offering support through world-class medicine and facilities. The ideal candidate will have a DVM degree, a passion for veterinary medicine, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and continuing education allowances, VCA is committed to career development and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure to practice in Texas or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical practices and ensure quality care.
• Support a team of veterinarians and foster their growth.
• Build relationships with clients and staff to maintain trust.

Skills

Veterinary medicine expertise

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Overview

Full-Time schedule

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital and you’ll be 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.

A Medical Director at VCA is a role that provides autonomy, ownership and career growth. It allows you to share in the hospital’s success and to steer medical quality like an owner would, but without financial risks. You’ll have the backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more to help you succeed.

Why join the team

• AAHA accredited hospital with three seasoned veterinarians, each with 20+ years of experience
• Hospital equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, surgical laser, and soft tissue surgery
• Committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• Great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach
• Located in Kingwood, a beautiful master-planned community with natural beauty and modern convenience
• Over 75 miles of greenbelt trails, scenic parks and access to Lake Houston for an active lifestyle

Schedule

• Full-Time schedule
• Open 6 days a week: Monday – Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• Vets averaging ~34 hours per week of appointment time with a set day off and rotating Saturday shifts; no on-call time. Nearby Emergency, Urgent Care and Specialty/Referral Hospitals. Goal: great work-life balance

Cases

• Focus on comprehensive care for cats and dogs
• Wellness and sick patient care

Who We Look For

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching and working as a team
• Lifelong learners who want a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who build strong client and Associate relationships based on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive package including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials
• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
• Eligibility for other variable pay programs

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being 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 CE Days
• WOOF University – CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a Clinical Studies program

Discover additional benefits: VCA Careers

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas, or the ability to obtain
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and to the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care committed to the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. We are trusted and empowered, with 35,000 Associates collaborating to achieve the best outcomes. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands. Learn more at www.vca.com.

Learn more about the hospital here: Hospital Website

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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 description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities or qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the description or assign additional tasks as needed.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For the complete EEO statement, please see our career page.