Medical Director - Spring Hill, FL

VCA Animal Hospitals; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA San Francis Animal Hospital in Spring Hill, Florida seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical care, set medical standards, and drive hospital success. You will be supported by a collaborative team and advanced facilities in a world-class veterinary setting.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client education, and maintaining the highest standards of medicine and ethics within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed or eligible for Florida licensure to practice veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical quality and clinical direction for the hospital.
• Support operations, mentorship, and team collaboration to ensure high-quality care.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Florida veterinary license in good standing or ability to obtain

Job description

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA San Francis Animal Hospital in Spring Hill, Florida. 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 Lead the Team

• As a Medical Director, practice medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital
• Support provided in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more
• Fast-paced, collaborative practice with credentialed technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives
• Our team is dynamic and supportive. We foster a welcoming environment where mentorship and learning are at the forefront, ideal for new doctors seeking to build skills.
• Strong commitment to client education and transparent service recommendations
• Exceptional patient care is our top priority
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Our hospital features advanced equipment, including a dedicated dental suite with dental radiology, EMR, cold laser, and ultrasound.

Schedule

• Work-Life Balance: Our hospital is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, with no on‑call or after‑hours shifts.
• Hospital Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Cases

• High‑Quality Small Animal Medicine: Our team provides top‑notch small animal medicine and surgery to our patients.
• Collaborative Case Support: We have access to a local network of specialists and 24‑hour consultation support from VCA specialists, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

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 based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Medical Director stipend (paid biweekly) and Medical Director annual bonus

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

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida, 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 here: VCA San Francis 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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com