Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Headspace app subscriptions

Vault financial wellness tool

401k with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

CE allowance and paid CE days

WOOF University CE program

Clinical Studies program

Job summary

VCA Bayview Animal Hospital in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Director to oversee medical quality and patient care across the hospital.

The role blends leadership (approximately 30%) with hands-on clinical duties (70%), working with field management to set strategic direction and mentor the care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors within the hospital.
• Lead the hospital’s management team and contribute to its financial success.
• Balance leadership responsibilities (approximately 30%) with clinical duties as a staff veterinarian (70%).
• Set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Mentorship

Education

DVM degree

NJ licensure or ability to obtain

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Bayview 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.

As the Medical Director , you will work under the guidance of the field management team and oversee the medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors within the hospital. In this key leadership role, you will also be part of the hospital’s management team, contributing to its overall financial success. You will set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction to ensure positive outcomes. Approximately 30% of your time will be dedicated to leadership responsibilities, with the remaining 70% focused on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian.

Why join the team

• 3 doctor General Practice

• Digital radiography including dental x-rays, surgery, FAST ultrasound, in-house bloodwork, and hospitalization

• AAHA accredited

• Fear-Free Certified

• Located 10 minutes from the Jersey Shore beaches, 45 minutes from Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park, and an hour from NYC and Philly!

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

Schedule

• Full-Time Position

• A typical schedule includes one night a week until 7pm and 1 to 2 Saturday’s a month

• Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm and Saturdays 8 am – 4 pm

Cases

• Canine, Feline, Avian, Exotics, Reptilian

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, Vault 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 New Jersey, 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 Bayview Animal Hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/bayview?utm_source=maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Bayview_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)

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