Medical Director

Join us as a Medical Director DVM at VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Lockport IL and youll quickly discover that youre well supported by world-class medicine technology facilities and a talented team. Youll 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.

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Why Join Our Team

• Well-Established & Growing: VCA All Pets has proudly served the Lockport community for over 30 years and is dedicated to progressive high-quality medicine in a supportive and friendly environment.

• Located just 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal Lockport offers a picturesque small-town feel with city access. Explore 38 parks a thriving park district and a charming downtown with museums boutique shops and top-notch dining. Lockport is conveniently connected to Chicago via Metras heritage corridor making it a great place to live and work.

• Spacious & Well-Equipped Facility: Our 12000 sq. ft. hospital offers spacious exam rooms an updated treatment area surgery suite dedicated dental area digital radiography ultrasound a full pharmacy therapeutic laser roomy boarding accommodations and daycare.

• Encouragement for Growth: We welcome our doctors to pursue their individual interests offering support for new learning and personal goals in veterinary medicine.

• Experienced Support Staff: Enjoy a team-oriented environment with highly trained and skilled support staff.

• Work-Life Balance: Doctors have a set schedule manageable workload and 30-minute appointments with a dedicated surgery day. Our clinic hours allow for a predictable and balanced work and home life.

Schedule

• Hospital Hours: Open six days a week with a set schedule and no on-call hours enabling a stable and balanced routine.

Cases

Primarily small animal general practice providing progressive medical dental and surgical care in a collaborative setting.

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 $115K - $130K. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.

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

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 companymatch

• 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 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 1000 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 35000 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 or find us on social media.

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