Veterinary Medical Director Lead Care & Mentorship

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; 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 parental leave

Paid vacation & sick leave

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Ark Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Medical Director to oversee medical direction, clinical quality, and standards of care. You will lead a collaborative team, balancing medicine with mentorship and program development in a modern, AAHA-accredited facility.

You will work with a skilled staff to maintain high-quality patient care, educate clients, and champion best practices while benefiting from strong operational support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Illinois, or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and ethics.
• Interest in medical leadership and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospital's medical direction, standards of care, and clinical quality.
• Mentor and develop veterinarians and care team members.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, HR, Payroll and other partners.
• Champion patient care, client education, and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Medical leadership

Mentorship

Team leadership

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM

Illinois veterinary license

Job description

VCA Ark Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Medical Director to oversee medical direction, clinical quality, and standards of care. You will lead a collaborative team, balancing medicine with mentorship and program development in a modern, AAHA-accredited facility.

You will work with a skilled staff to maintain high-quality patient care, educate clients, and champion best practices while benefiting from strong operational support and development opportunities.