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Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals
NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

VCA Animal Hospitals Medical Director in Ray Brook, New York

Join us as a Medical Director at VCA High Peaks 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.

This is a great opportunity for a doctor to drive the vision for the hospital and act as an owner without the added pressure on your back. At VCA, we have many resources for you to focus on what you love - the medicine and the team.

Why join the High Peaks team

  • Extremely experienced medical director to train the incoming new MD, and strong ties working with a local wildlife DVM.
  • Ability to work and learn wildlife animal rescue and care.
  • Ray Brook is the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts – located between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, it has perfect access to waterways and hiking opportunities!

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible.

Cases

  • Small / Companion animal focus.
  • 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 :

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. $120K - $150K Salary Range. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  • 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.
  • 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 NY, 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.

    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.

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    Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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