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Join us as a Medical Director, DVM, at **VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital located** **in Cedar Rapids, IA,** 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?

+ VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced veterinarian to join our team as **Medical** **Director DVM, VMD** . This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a doctor who is passionate about high-quality medicine and ready to take the next step in their career.

+ VCA Edgewood is a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital proudly serving the Cedar Rapids community.

+ We are a collaborative and supportive team of three full-time DVMs and a seasoned support staff.

+ Our hospital sees cats and dogs and offers comprehensive services including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and more.

+ We take pride in our patient care standards and client relationships—and we’re looking for a strong leader to help guide our medical team into the future.

Why** **Cedar** **Rapids?

Known as the “City of Five Seasons,” Cedar Rapids offers a mix of midwestern charm and metropolitan amenities. You’ll find a thriving local arts scene, excellent schools, beautiful parks and trails, and a cost of living that makes it easy to enjoy the best of work and play.

Schedule

This is a full-time position for a DVM with a minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience. A flexible schedule and time for leadership responsibilities will be part of the role.

Cases

As a general practice hospital, we focus on wellness care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and diagnostics. Our AAHA accreditation reflects our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based medicine and a collaborative environment where both new and seasoned doctors thrive.

Medical** **Director** **Responsibilities** **Include:

+ Leading and mentoring a team of associate veterinarians

+ Maintaining and promoting high standards of medical care

+ Setting the example in client communication and medical excellence

+ Collaborating with the Hospital Manager on business operations and team development

+ Supporting AAHA standards and ongoing hospital improvement

_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 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, Vault 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

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits) _(open link in new window)_

_Qualifications_

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

+ Licensure in good standing to practice in (IA), 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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If you are a current associate, you will 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