What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Allendale, MI position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Allendale Animal Hospital in Allendale, Michigan is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our DVM team as Medical Director.
The Medical Director (MD) under direction of the field management team, is responsible for establishing the medical quality and patient care practiced by all doctors in a given hospital. The MD achieves this through strong leadership and serving as a mentor and role model for the associate veterinarians and staff. An MD should demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and a consistent positive attitude. The MD is also an integral part of the hospital management team responsible for the overall financial performance of the hospital, and helps create and drive the overall direction for the hospital that will achieve positive results. The MD also fulfills all of the duties of a staff veterinarian in addition to the specific responsibilities of Medical Director.
At VCA, we are committed to providing a work environment allowing professional growth and a healthy work-life balance! VCA Allendale Animal Hospital has an experienced team consisting of highly trained and experienced staff including skilled assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians. Our hospital has a unique atmosphere in that we see a variety of primary care and surgical cases.
Allendale, Michigan is uniquely situated in west Michigan, where you are sure to find adventure in your own backyard! Situated directly between Grand Rapids and the shores of lake Michigan, you are just 20 minutes from the beautiful sandy lake shore and the excitement of downtown!
Hospital Website:
https://vcahospitals.com/allendale
Education and Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university.
Stays up to date with changes in veterinary medicine, fulfils VCA requirements for attending local VCA hosted CE, and completes a minimum of 30 hours of accredited CE per calendar year.
Maintains a current DEA license
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 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
