Medical Director
About the role
Lead clinical quality and standards at a full-service small-animal hospital offering advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, and laser surgery. Continue practicing medicine while shaping the hospital’s medical vision, protocols, and clinical excellence across the team. Mentor and develop Associate DVMs and support staff to elevate patient care and team confidence. Guide clinical workflow and case management within a collaborative, patient-focused environment serving eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Practice with owner-level impact—set the direction for medical quality with strong operational support in HR, marketing, and administration.
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical quality and standards at a full-service small-animal hospital offering advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, and laser surgery.
- Continue practicing medicine while shaping the hospital’s medical vision, protocols, and clinical excellence across the team.
- Mentor and develop Associate DVMs and support staff to elevate patient care and team confidence.
- Guide clinical workflow and case management within a collaborative, patient-focused environment serving eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.
- Practice with owner-level impact—set the direction for medical quality with strong operational support in HR, marketing, and administration.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalency program
- Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Total Rewards As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
- Compensation Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
- 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 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
Pay
Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
Schedule
Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed