Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals•Farmingville, NY

3d•$150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to oversee the medical quality and patient care provided by the hospital’s doctors. Working under the guidance of the field management team, the Medical Director is part of the hospital management team and contributes to its financial success and strategic direction. Approximately 30% of the position is dedicated to leadership responsibilities and 70% to clinical duties as a staff veterinarian. The role offers the opportunity to continue practicing medicine while shaping the hospital’s medical quality and direction, with support from Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and other teams. The hospital is a long-standing community practice with two tenured doctors who have been with the practice for over 20 years. The team describes its atmosphere as family-oriented, with laughter as part of the workday. The hospital is AAHA accredited and uses hands-free radiology. Fear-Free accreditation or certification is held by associates when possible. The caseload includes cats and dogs. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship. The schedule is full-time. Hospital hours are Monday through Thursday, 8–8; Friday, 8–5; and Saturday, 8–4. The annual salary range is $150,000–$220,000, dependent on experience. The position is eligible for a Medical Director stipend and potential annual Medical Director bonus; other variable pay programs may also apply. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; infertility benefits; gender affirmation services; paid parental, vacation, and sick leave; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days; and employee pet discounts. Additional well-being resources include Headspace app subscriptions, a financial wellness tool, and access to mental health resources. VCA also offers continuing education through WOOF University and opportunities to participate in a Clinical Studies program.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
Licensure in good standing to practice in New York, or the ability to obtain it.
Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Nice To Haves

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.
Interest in teaching others, collaborating as part of a team, lifelong learning, and developing strong client and associate relationships.

Responsibilities

Oversee the medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors within the hospital.
Contribute to the hospital management team and its overall financial success.
Set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction to support positive outcomes.
Perform clinical duties as a staff veterinarian, representing approximately 70% of the role.
Undertake leadership responsibilities, representing approximately 30% of the role.
Practice the highest standard of veterinary medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.

Benefits

Annual salary range of $150,000–$220,000, dependent on experience.
Medical Director stipend and potential annual Medical Director bonus.
Potential eligibility for other variable pay programs.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Infertility benefits and gender affirmation services.
Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
WOOF University continuing education for doctors and the care team.
Opportunities to participate in a Clinical Studies program.
Headspace app subscriptions, a financial wellness tool, and access to mental health resources.
Generous employee pet discounts.