Medical Director

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pet care industry discounts

Job summary

VCA St. Mary’s Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to lead medical quality and clinical direction, mirroring ownership without ownership risks. You’ll be supported by operations, marketing, HR, payroll, and other experts to ensure success.

This role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and delivering world‑class veterinary medicine while guiding hospital direction and standards of care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Current veterinary licensure in good standing to practice in MD.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Set hospital medical direction and standards of care for all cases, sharing leadership with the team.
• Mentor clinicians and support staff to uphold world‑class medicine and continuous learning.

Skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Maryland veterinary licensure

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA St. Mary's 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.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian 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.

Why join the team

• 5 DVM's, 8 VA's, Hospital Manager, 4 CSR's

Fully equipped with in‑house laboratory, digital radiology, dental radiology, endoscopy, laser surgery, and ultrasonography

AAHA Accredited

St. Mary's County is home to some of the oldest extant buildings with many registered with the National Registry of Historic Places.

You will find museums, heritage and history, fine arts and culture, fine food and drink including many locally wineries.

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

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

Flexible on shifts

Hours of Operation

• Monday through Friday: 8 am - 6 pm
• Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm
• Sunday: Closed

Cases

Sick and well

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

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $130K-$160K . This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

This position is eligible for a signing bonus.

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 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 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 degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, 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 St. Mary's Animal Hospital

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.