Medical Director - New Hartford, NY

VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital located in New Hartford, NY is looking for a Medical Director who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

We are located at the foothills of the Adirondack mountains and our local New Hartford Schools are ranked some of the highest in the country. We are an hour from Syracuse and 1.5 hours from Albany, both large cities! We have a professional hockey team (The Utica Comets), several community colleges as well as our private university, Utica College, many community events including the Boilermaker road race (where runners come from all over the world to participate), the Stanley Theater which provides off Broadway plays, as well as some of the best Italian restaurants in the country!

We partner with local rescue groups, the Herkimer County Humane Society and Freedom Guide dogs to provide high quality medicine at a cost savings for them.

Schedules are determined by the individual team member needs along with the hospital needs. Most of our positions are Full-time but we will consider Part-time candidates as well.

Why choose us?

• AAHA accredited
• Fear Free certified companion animal practice
• We have a unique and collaborative culture that celebrates individual and team success every day
• We have a beautiful, newly renovated facility with 10 exam rooms, double sterile surgical suite, double dental suite, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, cold laser, in-house diagnostic laboratory, oxygen chamber, and ECG.

Hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Sunday: Closed

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.

Cases

• Small Animal

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 

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. 
• Salary for this position ranges from $140k-$160k in base salary, depending on experience.
• This position qualifies for an MD Stipend of $15k per year.
• 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 Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

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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 New York 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 at  ** Hospital Website:** VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.