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VCA Boulevard Animal Hospital in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our tenured DVM team as Medical Director.

VCA Boulevard Animal Hospital is a well-maintained, large facility that includes: digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound machine, large surgical suite, separate dog and cat waiting rooms and exam rooms, large boarding facility, and grooming suite. VCA Boulevard has a fully equipped lab capable of running in-house lab work in addition to having a fully stocked pharmacy. In addition, VCA Boulevard works closely with a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist and a Veterinary Cardiologist to schedule abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiograms on-site. We are also pleased to share a good relationship with two veterinary emergency hospitals within a six-mile radius of our hospital.

We have proudly served in our community for over 30 years, earning a reputation for excellent patient care and customer service. In addition, we have enjoyed providing medical care for the Newport News Police Department K9 Unit for more than 15 years and have developed a fantastic partnership with the Peninsula SPCA.  

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. 

The City of Newport News sits on a prime vantage point where the James River meets the Chesapeake Bay, in the heart of one of the most historic and beautiful areas of the United States. Steeped in history, ours is a community of various trades, including shipbuilding, international commerce, research, and technology. In addition, our economy is strengthened by the strong military presence in Hampton Roads. From our central Coastal Virginia location, you can experience water activities, history, and the great outdoors. Enjoy one of our many scenic parks filled with every activity imaginable, from hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, golf, and more fun-filled attractions that let you get up close and personal with nature and Virginia's wildlife. Numerous historical sites and recreational activities within the greater Hampton Roads area are only a short drive away, including Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Busch Gardens, and the Yorktown Battlefields. Drive a little farther, and North Carolina's Outer Banks, the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah mountains, and Washington, D.C., are popular weekend getaways.

Hospital Website: VCA Boulevard Animal Hospital

Hospital Video: VCA Boulevard Hospital Video Tour

Check out our Community Partnerships Here: https://peninsulaspca.org/

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 & 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 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

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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