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Medical Director, DVM

VCA Animal Hospitals
Richfield, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Animal Care Hospital in Richfield, MN 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.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Why join the team 

  • Leadership Opportunity: This role provides autonomy and ownership, allowing you to set the medical direction of the hospital with the support of VCA’s resources.
  • Small but mighty team with 1 full time DVM (2 or 3 when fully staffed)
  • We have a spacious surgical suite, 4 exam rooms, and a spacious lobby. Our facility is equipped with DR radiology, in-house CBC/Chem machines, therapy laser, and an ultrasound machine. 
  • Hands-free radiology and Fear free practices are followed 
  • AAHA-accredited 
  • A dedicated team that enjoys a collaborative environment. Well established in the community for over 50 years, seeing generations as well as new pet families. ​
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship 

Schedule You’ll Love:

  • Hospital is open 8 AM to 5 PM (no late evenings!)
  • Fridays: We’re especially looking for someone available to help us finish the week strong
  • Saturdays: Rotating schedule for better work-life balance
  • Sundays: Always closed so you can recharge

Cases  

  • Patient mix includes canine and feline patients, with a mix of wellness & sickness, surgery appointments. Days are separated into appointments and surgery days. 

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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.  The annual salary range for this position is $120-130k. 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)  

Qualifications 

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent 
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Minnesota, 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 www.vca.com or find us on social media. 

Learn more about the hospital: www.vcaanimalcaremn.com 

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.com

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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