Specialty Medical Director - Criticalist, Internist, Surgeon - Open to All Specialties

VCA Animal Hospitals • Norwalk, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a board certified or residency trained Specialty Medical Director at VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center - Norwalk. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Veterinary Specialist to begin transitioning your career into a leadership position, establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital while also continuing to practice veterinary medicine. You will receive support from the Regional Medical Director and other field team and Support Office associates.

Requirements

• Board certified or residency trained
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
• Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Nice To Haves

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Responsibilities

• Establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital
• Continuing to practice veterinary medicine

Benefits

• Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for an MD stipend and MD bonus in addition to other variable pay programs
• 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
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree