Medical Director DVM — Lead World‑Class Veterinary Care

MARS Veterinary; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation/sick days

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Center of Chicago in Chicago's West Loop seeks a Medical Director to guide medical standards while continuing to practice veterinary medicine. You’ll shape clinical direction and quality of care with support from operations, HR, marketing, and payroll.

You’ll lead a team of veterinarians and technicians, maintain Fear Free practices, and oversee advanced services like in-house cardiology, echocardiograms, and radiology.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Illinois licensure to practice in Illinois or ability to obtain licensure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to the highest standards of medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical direction, clinical standards, and quality of care while continuing to practice veterinary medicine.
• Support hospital operations, marketing, HR, payroll, and other functions to enable clinical focus.
• Mentor colleagues, develop talent, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

DVM degree

Illinois licensure or eligibility

Job description

VCA Animal Care Center of Chicago in Chicago's West Loop seeks a Medical Director to guide medical standards while continuing to practice veterinary medicine. You’ll shape clinical direction and quality of care with support from operations, HR, marketing, and payroll.

You’ll lead a team of veterinarians and technicians, maintain Fear Free practices, and oversee advanced services like in-house cardiology, echocardiograms, and radiology.