Medical Director - Lancaster, PA

Job ID: R-237024Company: VCA Animal HospitalsLocation: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaEmployment type: full timeCategory: Veterinary SpecialistPosted: 2026-08-24

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Bridgeport 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.

As the Medical Director , you will work under the guidance of the field management team and oversee the medical quality and patient care provided by all doctors within the hospital. In this key leadership role, you will also be part of the hospital’s management team, contributing to its overall financial success. You will set and drive the hospital’s strategic direction to ensure positive outcomes. Approximately 30% of your time will be dedicated to leadership responsibilities, with the remaining 70% focused on clinical duties as a staff veterinarian.

Lancaster, PA is full of restaurants, art galleries, outdoor music, county parks as well as Buchanan Dog Park. We have a minor league baseball team, theaters, Hershey Park, outlet shopping, and more. The Susquehanna River provides the opportunity for hiking and boating if you prefer the outdoors. We have easy access to the Lancaster train station, which can take you to Philadelphia or even up to NYC!

Why join the team

• We provide primary care for a variety of species, from cats and dogs to pocket pets and birds for a population of approximately 60,000 people in Lancaster and York Counties. 
• We have a fully stocked pharmacy, in house lab capabilities, digital x-ray systems, and a fantastic staff with a sense of urgency, compassion, and experience for all situations!
• We value work-life balance, with doctors working three days a week and every 3rd Saturday. Our hospital is open 6 days a week with no on-call hours.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation:
  • Mon-Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm
  • Fri: 8 am – 4 pm
  • Sat-Sun: Closed

Cases

• Cats, Dogs

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

• This position is eligible for a signing bonus!
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

• 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 

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 

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in PA , 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. Learn more at or find us on social media.

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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 ]]><