Medical Director
About The Position
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Calabash, North Carolina, and you’ll quickly discover that you’ll be 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. This is a multi-doctor practice with a tenured and highly supportive team. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and committed to high-quality medicine and patient care. It features advanced technology, including ultrasound, cold laser therapy, in-house laboratory, digital dental radiology, and whole-body radiology. A dedicated surgical suite is equipped with cautery, multiparameter monitors, patient warming devices, and an oxygen cage. Separate cat and dog boarding areas are designed for patient comfort and to reduce stress. There is a beautifully maintained astro-turfed outdoor yard for boarders and doggie daycare campers, connected to our retail boutique. The hospital utilizes hands-free radiology focused on safety and efficiency. It fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture with a strong focus on support, communication, and work/life balance. The practice handles a mixture of wellness and sick patients, routine surgeries, and palliative care. There is no overnight hospitalization. The location is ideal, situated just 7 miles from beautiful Sunset Beach, 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach, and only an hour from Wilmington, NC, offering the perfect blend of coastal living and convenient access to larger cities. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and charm of a small beach town with nearby shopping, entertainment, and dining options. The area is surrounded by award-winning golf courses, scenic beaches, boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Calabash is nationally known for its fresh seafood and famous Calabash-style dining, with many locally loved waterfront restaurants nearby. It's a wonderful coastal community for those seeking work/life balance, mild weather, and a slower-paced lifestyle, with easy access to weekend getaways, water activities, and family-friendly attractions along the Carolina coast.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in North Carolina or the ability to obtain.
- 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 in a dynamic and fulfilling career.
- Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust.
Responsibilities
- Provide world-class medicine.
- Practice the highest standard of medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
- Collaborate with a team.
- Teach others.
- Develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust.
- Manage a mixture of wellness and sick patients, routine surgeries, and palliative care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
- Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
- Infertility benefits
- Gender affirmation services
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
