Medical Director

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace app

Fidelity wellness tools

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education allowance

CE days

Job summary

VCA Crestwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to lead a skilled team in delivering outstanding veterinary care. You will mentor doctors and staff, promoting high standards and continuous learning while guiding clinical decisions and client relations with empathy.

The role emphasizes collaborative care, teaching, and keeping up with advanced diagnostics including digital radiography and ultrasound. A California license is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2 doctors, 3 RVTs and 4 Veterinary Assistants to deliver world-class veterinary care.
• Collaborate with staff to teach and mentor colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care and uphold VCA's standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Teaching others

Lifelong learning

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

CA Licensure in good standing

Tools

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound

EMR

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Crestwood 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.

Why join the team

Lead a team of 2 doctors, 3 RVTs and 4 Veterinary Assistants

Digital Dental Radiography, Digital Radiography, up to date Ultrasound (diagnostic), EMR

Fear Free Associates

AAHA accredited

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8a - 5pm

No weekends required

Cases

dogs/cats

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

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.

Sign-on bonus package available

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 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 California, 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.