Medical Director

VCA Amherst Animal Hospital in Monroe, Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our tenured DVM team as Medical Director. We are a well-established and growing small animal practice. Our goal is to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care to our community. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like a practice owner. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed. Monroe is about five miles north of Lynchburg, Virginia, which has a tradition of outstanding public education and operates one of the top school systems in the state. A city with significant cultural, educational, and recreation opportunities, Lynchburg operates 12 parks, 24 playgrounds, eight community centers, an Olympic-size pool, 34 tennis courts, and 26 baseball diamonds. Recreational opportunities include: Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or on the Appalachian Trail. Swimming and boating on Smith Mountain Lake, one of the country's largest human-made bodies of water. Skiing at nearby Wintergreen Resort. Taking in a minor-league baseball game at the city-managed stadium. Hospital Website: VCA Amherst Animal Hospital Surrounding Area: Downtown Lynchburg At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health & Well-being 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 Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Additional Benefits Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets 100% paid professional liability coverage 100% paid life insurance 100% paid short-term disability insurance Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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