The Medical Director provides primary and preventive veterinary care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and client communication. The role sets the hospital’s medical direction, collaborates with and teaches the veterinary team, and maintains high standards of compassionate care. Responsibilities include wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgical procedures, and dental services. The director also benefits from VCA operational, marketing, HR, and professional development support.
Join us as a Medical Director, DVM VCA Schaumburg Animal Hospital in Schaumburg, IL 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 [email protected]
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.
- Established, Full-Service Hospital: Join a fully staffed, multi-doctor practice with Certified Veterinary Technicians and skilled support personnel.
- Advanced Equipment: Our facility is equipped with ultrasound, digital dental radiography, laser therapy, and has access to veterinary specialists.
- Collaborative and Compassionate Care: We are dedicated to building client trust through high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring each patient receives the best veterinary service.
- Support from VCA’s Network: Benefit from the backing of VCA experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more to support your success and career growth.
- Our hospital has been a trusted provider in Schaumburg, Illinois, delivering high standards of medical service and compassionate care.
- Located near vibrant dining, shopping, and nature spots like the Ned Brown Preserve, VCA Schaumburg offers a unique opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic community near Chicago.
Schedule
- Full-Time Role: This position involves a balanced schedule that prioritizes a healthy work-life balance in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
Cases
- Primary Care & Preventative Medicine: Perform wellness exams, vaccinations, and routine preventative care.
- Internal Medicine: Provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment options for internal conditions.
- Soft Tissue Surgery: Perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries, supporting patients through advanced surgical care.
- Dentistry: Conduct full dental procedures, supported by digital dental radiography for high-quality care.
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 VCA Associate, 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 $140 - $165K. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
- This position also includes MD stipend (paid bi weekly) and a yearly bonus
Health & Well-being
- Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- 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 (IL), or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine
If you are a current associate, you 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.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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