Medical Director

Job ID: R-250097Company: VCA Animal HospitalsLocation: South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full timeCategory: Veterinary SpecialistPosted Date: 2026-07-29VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital in South Hadley, MA is seeking a Medical Director to lead our small animal/companion animal practice. This role combines clinical practice with medical leadership, and does not include on-call hours.As Medical Director, you'll guide medical quality, mentor associate doctors, and help shape the practice's culture and clinical standards. Our caseload is primarily cats and dogs, with regular rabbit and pocket pet visits — comfort or interest in exotic small animal medicine is a plus, and it's a longstanding strength of this hospital.The business side of running a hospital is already handled here — payroll, scheduling, marketing, and operations all have dedicated people in place — so your time and energy stay where you want them: practicing medicine and teaching it.Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 8am–4pm, closed Sundays.We've served the South Hadley, Chicopee, Holyoke, and Granby communities for more than 20 years, with a collaborative, supportive team culture built around high-quality, compassionate care.What the hospital offers:Full digital radiography, including dental radiographsA user-friendly EMRA strong, experienced support teamAccess to specialists and VCA's professional development and MD leadership resourcesSouth Hadley offers easy access to hiking along the Holyoke Mountain Range, a year-round music and arts scene, and strong schools, with more culture and cuisine a short drive away through the Pioneer Valley and up toward Brattleboro, VT and southwestern NH.Total RewardsAs 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 Range: $140,000 - 160,000. 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  Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)QualificationsA 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 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. If you are a current associate, you will 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.comSkillsveterinary medicinedvm licensesmall animal medicineclinical leadershipmedical quality improvementmentoringexotic animal medicinedigital radiographyelectronic medical recordsveterinary ethicspractice developmentstaff trainingpatient care