Job ID: R-256796
Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Hanover, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Category: Veterinary Specialist
Posted Date: 2026-10-02 Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Roberts Animal Hospital 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. This role combines clinical practice with medical leadership. As Medical Director, you'll guide medical quality, mentor associate doctors, and help shape the practice's culture and clinical standards.
Hours:
Monday–Thursday 8am–10pm, Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am–4pmLocated in Hanover, MA, for over 60 years VCA Roberts Animal Hospital has been serving the communities of Hanover, Hanson, Norwell, Hingham and Rockland. We are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary service for our clients and top-notch medical care for their pets. Our hospital provides wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, urgent care, diagnostic services, soft tissue surgery and dental procedures. Our hospital also provides endoscopy, ultrasounds and consultations with our Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist. Hanover offers a welcoming South Shore community with strong schools, local parks and trails, and easy access to some of Massachusetts' best beaches and coastal recreation. Nearby Plymouth and Hingham offer plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment, while Boston is less than an hour away offering a mix of culture, sports, and attractions.
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.
Salary Range:
$140,000 - 160,000. 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 department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 the care team Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (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 (state), 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 or find us on social media. 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 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 Skillsveterinary medicinemedical leadershipdvm licenseclinical standards developmentmedical quality improvementmentoringveterinary ethicsveterinary surgeryendoscopyultrasounddiagnostic imagingpreventative carevaccine administrationsoft tissue surgerydental proceduresboard certificationinternal medicine consultationwellness examspatient careteam collaborationclinical studies
