• Medical Director

    VCA Animal Hospitals (West Chester, OH)


    Medical Director – VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital

     

    West Chester, Ohio

     

    VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital is seeking a **Medical Director (DVM, VMD)** to lead our DVM team and guide the medical direction of our well-established, community-centered practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing high-quality medicine while shaping the medical standards, culture, and future of the hospital — just like an owner would, **without the risks of ownership** .

     

    As Medical Director, you’ll partner closely with Operations, Marketing, HR, and additional VCA support teams who are committed to helping you thrive in leadership. You’ll lead with support, not stress.

     

    Why Join the Team

    Rooted in the Community Since 1976

    + For nearly 50 years, the hospital has been a trusted, established part of the West Chester, Liberty Township, Fairfield, Hamilton, and Mason communities — giving you a loyal client base and strong community presence.

    + **Modern, Thoughtfully Designed Facility** Our hospital features a spacious, welcoming lobby with a dedicated children’s play area, **five exam rooms** , a **comfort room** , a **double surgical suite with heated tables** , digital dental radiology, full in-house diagnostics, and separate dog and cat ICU wards designed with patient comfort in mind.

    + **Cat Friendly Practice – Gold Status** We are proudly recognized as a **Gold Level Cat Friendly Practice** , creating a calm, stress-minimized environment that supports feline wellness and aligns with Fear Free–style handling.

    + **A Collaborative, Stable Medical Team** Our doctors, CVTs, assistants, and client service reps bring compassion, technical skill, and strong teamwork. You’ll be supported by a group that values communication, trust, and high-quality medicine.

    + **Comprehensive Medical Services** Lakota Hills offers wellness care, dentistry, internal medicine, digital radiography, hospitalization, preventive care plans, and more — giving the MD meaningful opportunities to shape robust, well-rounded medicine.

    + **Wellness-Focused Care Through CareClub®** With unlimited exams and preventive plan options for clients, CareClub supports long-term relationships and medical consistency.

    + **Leadership With Full VCA Support** As MD, you get the autonomy to guide medical quality and team development — backed by VCA’s resources in Operations, HR, Marketing, Recruiting, and more.

     

    About the Medical Director Role

     

    The **Medical Director (MD)** sets and upholds the medical quality and patient care standards of the hospital. This role blends clinical practice with leadership, providing mentorship to associates and guiding the medical strategy of the hospital.

    The MD:

    + Leads the medical team with integrity, collaboration, and a positive, supportive presence

    + Sets and maintains medical quality standards

    + Mentors, develops, and supports associate veterinarians

    + Partners with hospital leadership to influence overall performance and culture

    + Helps shape hospital strategy and operational priorities

    + Practices as a staff veterinarian while performing additional MD responsibilities

     

    You’ll have the autonomy of practicing medicine your way, supported by VCA’s extensive network, continuing education, and operations resources.

     

    Schedule

     

    Full-Time schedule, with flexibility for work-life balance

    Cases

    A well-rounded caseload including:

    + Preventive care and wellness

    + Internal medicine

    + Dentistry

    + Soft tissue surgery

    + Chronic disease management

    + Sick/urgent care cases based on community need

     

    The hospital’s diverse clientele provides opportunities to work up cases thoroughly while maintaining a supportive, collaborative team environment.

     

    Total Rewards

    As a member of the VCA family, full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

    Compensation

    + Competitive salary with bonus potential

    Health & Well-Being

    + Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    + Paid time off, including sick, vacation, and parental leave

    + Life and long-term disability insurance

    Professional Development

    + Generous CE allowance

    + Opportunities to teach, mentor, and develop DVMs

    + WOOF University offering abundant CE for all teams

    + Clinical studies program participation

    + Access to VCA’s network of specialists and professional support

    Additional Benefits

    + 401(k) retirement program

    + Professional liability coverage

     

    Learn More About the Hospital

     

    Check out our hospital online!

     

    VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/lakota-hills?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=AU\_1159)

     

    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