Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

CE allowance and training programs

Pet discount

Job summary

VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital in Lewiston, ME seeks a Medical Director to guide clinical standards and the overall medical quality of our well-established practice. You will practice medicine while shaping hospital direction with strong backing from Operations, Marketing, HR, and payroll teams.

We offer a robust mentorship culture, a concierge model with support staff, and the opportunity to teach and lead in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Maine.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Education

DVM degree

Licensure in ME or eligible

Commitment to veterinary ethics

Job description

VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital Medical Director for our well established practice in Lewiston, Maine!

This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.

Hospital Website : www.vcahospitals.com/lewiston

Why join the Lewiston team

• Wonderful existing client base through serving the community since the 1990's!

• Serving the local area since the 1930s!

• Offer a concierge model - 2 techs for every DVM

• Associates have access to VCA's Scribe Program

• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule:

• Full-time

• We’reopen 6 days/week, no on-call hours

• Schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri)with a rotating half day onSaturday.

• Weutilizean emergency hospital for night and weekend care for our patients.

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 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.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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

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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 ME, 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