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VCA Animal Hospitals

Medical Director - Forney, TX

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Forney, TX
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Leads the veterinary medical team and establishes the hospital’s medical direction and quality standards while continuing to provide patient care and case management. The Medical Director partners with operations, marketing, human resources, payroll, and other support functions to manage hospital performance and support the DVM team. This is a full-time position with a flexible four-day schedule and rotating Saturday coverage.
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VCA Forney Animal Hospital in Forney, Texas is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our talented DVM team as Medical Director.

Our hospital is located in the growing town of Forney, a suburb on the East side of Dallas. We have good access from several highways and byways and we are well regarded by the communities that we serve! 

Our support team is capable and skilled, allowing our doctors to focus on patient care and case management. The hospital offers our team a comfortable and organized workspace as well as being outfitted with equipment that enables us to practice our high standard of veterinary medicine. 

This is a Full-time opportunity. We are open 6 days/week and flexible schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with a rotating half day on Saturday. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like a practice owner. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.  

More about Forney, TX 

  • Living in Forney offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes 

  • Forney boasts a variety of parks and outdoor activities 

  • The public schools in Forney are very highly rated 

  • In the top 100 of "Best Places to Buy a Home in Texas" 

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At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

  • Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

  • Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

  • VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.

  • 100% paid professional liability coverage.

  • 100% paid life insurance.

  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance.

  • Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.

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