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VCA Ho-Ho-Kus Animal Hospital in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey is seeking a highly experienced Veterinarian to lead our tenured DVM team as Medical Director.

This 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. 

Our well-equipped facility features digital radiograph unit, digital dental radiology, and ultrasound.

We are committed to encouraging a healthy work-life balance and feel that our schedule reflects that.  We do not have on-call hours and are open 6 days-a-week.  Monday through Friday we are open from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, open until 1:00 PM on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.  Our doctors work on a rotating weekly schedule which only includes one Saturday every 4-weeks. 

Ho-Ho-Kus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey and is home to several historic landmarks, including the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and The Hermitage.  The quiet town offers many quaint restaurants with outdoor dining.  A quick 5-minute drive will have you in Ridewood, NJ where you will find more amazing restaurants and boutiques for your shopping pleasure.  And if you enjoy the big city, you can jump on the train, bus or drive to NYC in under an hour. 

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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.

This position is intended to be performed in full in New Jersey - The salary range for this position is $160K - $180K

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

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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