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Medical Director

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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Leads medical care at a small-animal veterinary hospital, providing wellness, sick-patient, surgical, and dental services. Oversees quality medicine, supports and teaches the veterinary team, builds client and associate relationships, and practices according to veterinary ethics. Requires a DVM degree and Georgia veterinary licensure or eligibility. The full-time role includes a negotiable salary, Medical Director stipend and bonus eligibility.
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Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Terrell Mill Animal Hospital, 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.

Why join the team

  • Outstanding patient care and focus on quality medicine

  • Well-equipped facility features digital radiology, Ultrasound, and Cold Laser

  • Hands-free radiology

Schedule

  • Full-Time Schedule

  • Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 

Cases

  • Small animals

  • A mixture of wellness and sick patients; surgery and dental

Community

  • Marietta is located just northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Marietta is perhaps best known as a destination for a charming turn-of-the-century square, quaint shops, beautiful parks, celebrated theaters, and unbelievable museums.  

  • The Braves Stadium is a few miles down the road, and great restaurants, shopping malls, and trails are also nearby.

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. 

  • Medical Director stipend and Medical Director annual bonus program

  • 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 

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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 Georgia 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.

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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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