What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Portage Animal Hospital in Portage Michigan is seeking a F/T Medical Director with a minimum 5 years clinical experience in all aspects of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine to lead our AAHA-accredited hospital.
VCA Portage Animal Hospital is located approximately mid-way between Chicago and Detroit along Interstate 94, Portage is within 300 miles of Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee and 50 miles from Grand Rapids and South Bend
We have in-house clinical lab for Blood chemistries, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, tonometry, cold laser therapy, ultrasound and a complete pharmacy with a large armamentarium of veterinary medications and supplies. We also have boarding available for our clients.
The City of Portage is rich with opportunities – a family-oriented area with a high quality of life, a strong economy, and outstanding educational choices for lifelong learning. Four public school districts offer education to Portage students – Portage Public Schools (portageps.org) for most families and in a few areas of the city, Vicksburg Community Schools (vicksburgschools.org), Schoolcraft Community Schools (schoolcraftschools.org), and Comstock Public Schools (comstockps.org). Portage has bountiful natural resources, including seven lakes, state game areas, significant open spaces, and wetlands. The community provides 19 parks, including four dedicated to nature preservation, and more than 57 miles of bikeways and multi-use trails, making the City of Portage A Natural Place to Move! Portage combines the convenience of an urban lifestyle with that of a close-knit, friendly community
As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth and well-being. In addition to a competitive salary plus bonus potential, the benefits of joining our team include:
- GENEROUS SIGNING BONUS OFFERED!
- Vacation, CE, and Holiday Time Off
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Generous CE Allowance
- Pet Care Discount
- 401 (K)
- Uniform Allowance
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 risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.
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
