VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our talented team as Medical Director.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like a practice owner. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more to help you succeed. 

VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital is well-established and fortunate to have many positive referral relationships with the local veterinary community. AAHA-accreditation and Fear-Free certified, compassionate staff are just a few hallmarks of the exceptional standards of care VCA Merrimac continuously upholds. Our practice is equipped with digital and dental X-rays, ultrasound, cold laser, an in-hours diagnostic laboratory, an oxygen chamber, and an ECG.

VCA Merrimac’s location is nestled within The Historic Triangle. It is minutes from many historical sites, from museums and Revolutionary War battlefields to entire villages dedicated to reenacting life during our country’s founding. Busch Gardens is 3 miles away, and a seemingly never-ending supply of excellent restaurants and family activities is nearby. The bustling town of Williamsburg offers plenty to do for people of all ages. 

Williamsburg-James City County school district is within the top 30% of Virginia school districts, and the famous College of William and Mary is within minutes of the hospital, meaning a comprehensive, well-rounded education is easily accessible to all families in the area. 

Hospital Video:    VCA Merrimac Hospital Tour

Hospital Website:   VCA Merrimac

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!   As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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.

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