Medical Director

Job ID: R-241499Company: VCA Animal HospitalsLocation: Lewiston, Maine, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full timeCategory: Veterinary SpecialistPosted Date: 2026-08-13VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital Medical Director for our well established practice in Lewiston, Maine! This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed. Hospital Website: Why join the Lewiston teamWonderful existing client base through serving the community since the 1990's!Serving the local area since the 1930s!Offer a concierge model - 2 techs for every DVMAssociates have access to VCA's Scribe ProgramStudents and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorshipSchedule: Full-time We’re open 6 days/week, no on-call hours Schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with a rotating half day on Saturday. We utilize an emergency hospital for night and weekend care for our patients. Cases Small / Companion animal focusWho we look forPeople obsessed with pets and their careDedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trustTotal RewardsAs a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: CompensationSalary 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, 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 teamOpportunities 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 equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in ME, or the ability to obtainA commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethicsAbout 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.comSkillssmall animal carecompanion animal medicinemedical leadershipclinical studies participationmentorshipclient relationship managementethical practicecontinuing educationemergency veterinary carescribe program participation