Medical Director

Medical Director Position at VCA River City Animal Hospital

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA River City Animal Hospital and you'll quickly discover that you're 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.

Why Join the Team

• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including in-house Idexx laboratory machines, digital radiology, dental radiology, an ultrasound machine, a tonopen, electrocautery, and more.
• We are a full service veterinary hospital with skilled and talented technicians, receptionists, and assistants.
• Great client base, some of whom we can say have become like family over the years!
• Frequent laughter can be heard throughout the hospital as we enjoy our patients, clients, and each other!
• Hands-free radiology safety standards

Schedule

• Full-time position available.
• Hours: Monday Friday, 7:30am 6pm; closed for lunch from 12pm 1pm

Cases

• Small animal; dogs and cats
• Complete wellness and preventative care including vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, parasite prevention, early disease detection, geriatric care, urgent care, soft tissue surgeries, end-of-life care, and comprehensive dental care.

Who We Look For

• 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 for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

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

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $180,000. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
• Health & Well-being: Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 the care team, opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Qualifications

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

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people, and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward, and make a lasting impact on our shared future. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets.