Join us as a Medical Director, DVM at VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA, 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.

As a Medical Director, this is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed. 

Why join the team?

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Atlanta community for nearly 40 years! We are an AAHA-accredited, progressive small animal hospital with a collaborative and inclusive team. Our highly experienced and long-term support staff work together to provide excellent patient care while fostering a fun and supportive work environment. Our well-equipped facility includes:

Five exam roomsElectronic medical recordsUltrasoundSurgical laserDigital radiographs and dental radiographs

Atlanta offers an exciting lifestyle with endless entertainment, dining, and outdoor recreation. Explore local attractions like Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and Piedmont Park, or take a quick trip to the North Georgia Mountains for hiking and adventure. With great festivals, top universities, and a world-class airport, Atlanta has something for everyone!

Schedule

Full-Time ScheduleFlexible scheduling with no after-hours or on-call shifts

Cases

Our hospital provides high-quality care to a variety of small animal cases. We focus on preventative medicine, general wellness, surgery, and advanced diagnostics.Our supportive team and well-equipped facility ensure you have the tools needed to practice excellent medicine while building lasting client relationships.

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their careDedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic 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

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.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 matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation servicesPaid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education DaysWOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care teamOpportunities 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 equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in Georgia or the ability to obtainA 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.

Learn more about the hospital Here

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