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Specialty Medical Director - Criticalist, Internist, Surgeon - Open to All Specialties

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Bedford Hills, NY
300K-400K Annually
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Bedford Hills, NY
300K-400K Annually
Entry level
Provides specialty veterinary medicine while leading medical quality and hospital direction. The role combines clinical practice with leadership, team collaboration, teaching, client relationship development, and adherence to veterinary ethics. Responsibilities are supported by regional medical leadership and advanced hospital facilities, including surgery suites, imaging, endoscopy, laboratory, monitoring, and critical-care equipment.
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Introduction

Join us as a board certified or residency trained Specialty Medical Director at VCA Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center 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 an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Veterinary Specialist to begin transitioning your career into a leadership position establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital while also continuing to practice veterinary medicine.

You will receive support from the Regional Medical Director and other field team and Support Office associates.

Why join the team

  • 24 hour/hybrid general practice/emergency/specialty hospital with a close-knit group of professionals

  • Disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Dermatology, and Cardiology

  • ER and support staff with tenure over 10 years

  • Well-equipped facility featuring 11 exam rooms, three surgery suites, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, CT scan, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory, advanced monitoring, ventilator, and state-of-the-art oxygen cages

  • Located in the heart of Westchester County enjoy the excitement of New York City and rural beauty of the Hudson Valley

  • Great downtown area with restaurants, shops, cultural opportunities, hiking, horseback riding, and boating right in your backyard

  • Network of specialists within VCA in various disciplines

Schedule

  • Full or Part Time availability

Who we look for

  • 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

  • The annual salary range for this position is $300-400k. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

  • This position may also be eligible for an MD stipend and MD bonus in addition to other variable pay programs

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs

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 the care team

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)

Learn more about the hospital here and the MARS Oncology Advisory Board here!

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain

  • Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification

  • 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.

For more information about this position, please contact Rayna Faumuina, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at [email protected] or 760-891-9903. 

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.

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