Veterinary Medical Director — Lead Care & Strategy

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus up to $75,000

MD Bonus

MD Stipend

401k with company match

Well-being resources

Job summary

VCA East Penn Animal Hospital seeks a Medical Director to lead medical quality and patient care, guiding doctors and the hospital’s strategic direction. The role blends leadership with hands-on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian, under field management guidance.

Ideal candidates will have a DVM, PA licensure (or ability to obtain), and a commitment to world-class medicine, teamwork, and ongoing learning in a busy, pet-focused practice.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and PA licensure in good standing or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors.
• Set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction and financial success.
• Allocate about 30% of time to leadership duties and 70% to clinical work as a staff veterinarian.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Teaching others

Lifelong learner

Client relationships

Education

DVM degree

PA licensure or ability to obtain

Job description

VCA East Penn Animal Hospital seeks a Medical Director to lead medical quality and patient care, guiding doctors and the hospital’s strategic direction. The role blends leadership with hands-on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian, under field management guidance.

Ideal candidates will have a DVM, PA licensure (or ability to obtain), and a commitment to world-class medicine, teamwork, and ongoing learning in a busy, pet-focused practice.