VCA Lake Shore Animal Hospital in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our talented team as Medical Director.

Our newly renovated AAHA-accredited hospital focuses mainly on preventive care and wellness. The new facility features 7 exam rooms (2 cat rooms, 4 dog rooms, and a comfort room). We also perform soft tissue surgeries and a large amount of dental cleanings with our brand new anesthesia machines and dental delivery units. Services we offer include: digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house lab services along with a partnership with a reference laboratory, and an ultrasound for use with trained individuals. There are several emergency clinics nearby for any pets requiring after hours or more critical care. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian 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.        

We are located right outside of downtown Chicago in the West Loop area. We are located on the busy street of Chicago Avenue between Halsted and Ogden.  

https://vcahospitals.com/lake-shore 

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

Health & Wellness 

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing 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 Staff 
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting 
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

Additional Benefits 

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets 
• 100% paid professional liability coverage 
• 100% paid life insurance 
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 

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

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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