VCA Cottage Animal Hospital in Walnut Creek, California 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.
Team longevity: 37 years between 3 Registered Veterinary Technicians: and a long history of exemplary service in the community
High staff morale
Newly remodeled interior
Dental x-ray
Ultrasound Machine
Digital X-ray
Large surgical suite
Cottage prides itself on knowing it’s clients and patients give it a family-oriented feel
Care club ( wellness plans )
AAHA accredited
Full-time, 4 days/week, the hospital is open 6 days/week, M-F 730-6pm, Saturday 8-5 pm and closed Sunday and all major holidays.
Overall, VCA Cottage Animal Hospital is located in a moderately affluent community. Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, located 16 miles east of the city of Oakland in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Although not as large as neighboring Concord, Walnut Creek serves as a hub for the neighboring cities within central Contra Costa County, due in part to its location at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco/Oakland (SR-24), as well as it’s accessibility by BART. .
Our hospital has a good reputation and has been part of the community since 1978. We have a large senior community (Rossmoor) of 10,244 people located just two miles away from which we draw a large portion of our clients.
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.
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $64,480 - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
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.
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®.