Medical Director

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Closter 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.

We will invest in you from day one by providing a generous cash bonus package!

Why join the Closter team

One F/T doctor, one P/T relief , 2 VA’s per doctor, additional VA’s as floats

Affluent neighborhood in close proximity to NYC, long presence (over 90 years) in the community, long-time staff members (at least 6+ years)

Hands-free X-Rays

Fear-free certified staff

AAHA accredited consistently for many years

Mobile Ultrasound available as well as AFAST/TFAST Ultrasound

Mobile orthopedic surgeon available

Schedule

FT, PT , Rotating weekends and evenings , flexible to specific needs

Open 7 days a week

(Mon/Wed/Fri 8am to 5pm, Tue/Thu 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 9am-1pm)

Cases

Patient mix (Cats and Dogs)

Who we look for

P eople obsessed with pets and their care

Dedicat ed experts who want to provi de 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 p artners who develop strong client and Associate relationships buil t on t rust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000.

This job is eligible for a signing bonus!

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

Innovative A ssociate 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

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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 NJ , 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.

If you are a current associate, you will 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