Medical Director

LeadingAge CT; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Plainfield is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical quality and standards at a full‑service small‑animal hospital serving eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. You will shape medical vision, protocols and clinical excellence while mentoring Associate DVMs and staff.

This leadership role offers impact across HR, marketing and administration, with access to world‑class resources to support high‑quality care and a collaborative team environment. Full‑time or part‑time options available.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure to practice in state or ability to obtain in CT.
• Commitment to upholding the veterinary code of ethics and high medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical quality and standards at a full-service small-animal hospital with advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, and laser surgery.
• Shape the hospital's medical vision, protocols, and clinical excellence across the team.
• Mentor Associate DVMs and support staff to elevate patient care and team confidence.
• Guide clinical workflow and case management within a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM

Licensure

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Plainfield 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.

Why join the Plainfield team

• Lead clinical quality and standards at a full‑service small‑animal hospital offering advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, and laser surgery.
• Continue practicing medicine while shaping the hospital’s medical vision, protocols, and clinical excellence across the team.
• Mentor and develop Associate DVMs and support staff to elevate patient care and team confidence.
• Guide clinical workflow and case management within a collaborative, patient‑focused environment serving eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.
• Practice with owner‑level impact—set the direction for medical quality with strong operational support in HR, marketing, and administration.

Schedule

• Full‑Time or Part‑time available, Relief possible

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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. 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 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 equivalency program
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), 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