Medical Director - Raleigh, North Carolina

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Durant Road Animal Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 Lead the Team

• As a Medical Director, practice medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital
• Support provided in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more
• Fast-paced, collaborative practice with credentialed technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives
• AAHA-accredited multi-doctor practice with a cohesive, tenured team committed to providing high-quality, professional veterinary care.
• Strong hospital culture focused on collaboration, compassion, and medical excellence.
• Located in Raleigh, NC, a vibrant city offering the perfect blend of urban and suburban living. Enjoy historic landmarks, a thriving arts scene, over 150 parks and lakes, golf, biking, swimming, boating, and a nationally recognized food scene.
• Highly rated public schools and a strong sense of community make this an ideal location for both career and lifestyle.
• At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
• Strong commitment to client education and transparent service recommendations
• Exceptional patient care is our top priority

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, and Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cases

• Diverse mix of general practice cases including wellness/preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, and surgery.
• Opportunities to manage complex cases and practice advanced medicine with strong support from experienced colleagues.
• Access to VCA's national network of specialists for consultations and case collaboration.

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

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Medical Director stipend (paid biweekly) and Medical Director annual bonus

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 North Carolina, 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.

Learn more about the hospital here: VCA Durant Road Animal Hospital

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