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Medical Director

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San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Leads medical quality and clinical direction at a small-animal hospital while continuing to practice veterinary medicine. Provides comprehensive care for cats and dogs, collaborates with and teaches the veterinary team, supports hospital operations, and upholds high standards of medicine and ethics. The role includes wellness and sick-patient care, participation in clinical studies, and ongoing professional development.
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Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Health Associates Animal Hospital and 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.
A Medical Director at VCA is a job that gives you autonomy, ownership, and career growth. It allows you to share in the success of the hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the financial risks. You'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed. 
Why join the team
•    We have been serving our wonderful community for over 41 years!
•    Our AAHA-accredited hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services,
      including digital radiology, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, in-house labs, and more!
•    We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible  
•    We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach
•    Our collaborative doctor team has over 100 years of combined experience and offers a conducive learning environment
Schedule
•    Full-Time schedule
•    Our hospital is open Monday - Thursday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm, and Saturday 8:30am – 1:00pm
•   Our veterinarians work 4 10-hour shifts averaging 1 Saturday a month, with a ½ day off during the week when working a Saturday
Cases 
•    Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs
•    Mixture of wellness and sick 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
•    Compensation negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials plus MD stipend, production, and bonus potential.
•    This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 
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 
•    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 
 
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Qualifications
•    A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
•    Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas, 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 Health Associates Animal Hospital

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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