Medical Director- Cedar Rapids IA

VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced veterinarian to join our team as Medical Director. This is a unique opportunity for a strong leader who is ready to take the next step in their veterinary career and guide a dedicated team of three full-time DVMs in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About Us:
VCA Edgewood is a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital that proudly serves the Cedar Rapids community. We are committed to providing high-quality medicine and compassionate care in a team-focused environment. Our hospital sees cats and dogs, offering a wide range of services including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and more.

Position Summary:
As Medical Director, you will partner with the Hospital Manager to lead the medical team and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care and client service. You will be responsible for driving medical quality, fostering a positive and engaging hospital culture, and mentoring and developing our team of DVMs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and guidance to associate veterinarians
• Maintain and promote high standards of medical care
• Lead by example through high-quality medicine and client communication
• Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on operational goals and staff development
• Mentor and support DVMs in professional growth and continuing education
• Maintain AAHA standards and support hospital accreditation goals

Requirements:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Licensure in good standing in Iowa
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in clinical practice
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and client service

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

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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 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