Medical Director

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with on‑d

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Blue Cross Animal Hospital of Amherst is seeking a Medical Director to lead medical quality and direction, while benefiting from the solid backing of an experienced support network. You will be empowered to practice top-tier veterinary medicine with a team you can rely on.

This full-time role emphasizes owner-like medical leadership without ownership risks, backed by Operations, Marketing, HR, Payroll, and more to help you succeed and grow in a dynamic community.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in NY in good standing to practice veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and uphold hospital medical quality, with owner-like accountability.
• Practice veterinary medicine while leveraging support from Operations, Marketing, HR, Payroll, and more.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver world-class veterinary care and educate staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Education

DVM degree

NY medical license

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Blue Cross Animal Hospital of Amherst 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?

• Well-established in the community, with a great reputation of delivering the best pet care and service to clients
• AAHA accredited
• Strong, well-tenured support staff that are great at their craft, and a huge help to the team
• This community consists of clientele that are engaged and proactive in pet care and treatment plans. This is a tremendous market to serve!
• Hands-free radiology
• Fear-conscious in the approach to care, with designated feline/canine spaces.

Schedule

Full-Time

Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cases

Cats, Dogs

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 $145k- $175k , dependent on experience.
• 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 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

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!

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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 NY , 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.

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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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