JOB TITLE:
Program Director, Veterinarian Programs
LOCATION & SCHEDULE:
Support Office – Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid role
COMPENSATION:
$145,000–$198,000
As a Program Director, Veterinarian Programs you are responsible for strategic design, deployment, and continuous improvement of veterinary education programs across the hospital network. This role oversees New Graduate Bootcamp, structured mentorship, continuing education (CE) strategy, and advanced development opportunities for experienced and early career DVMs.
The Program Director partners closely with the Global Medical Education team, Talent & Recruiting, and the People & Learning organization to ensure education programs are aligned with enterprise medical standards, workforce strategy, and leadership development priorities.
This role is accountable for measurable impact on Mars Associate Survey (MAS) outcomes, new graduate retention, overall DVM retention, and the development of a strong medical leadership pipeline within hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously refine the New Graduate Bootcamp program to build clinical readiness, confidence, and successful transition into practice
Develop and oversee structured mentorship programs for early-career DVMs, including mentor selection, training, and accountability
Create and deploy a continuing education (CE) strategy aligned with enterprise medical priorities and evidence-based standards of care
Partner with Global Medical Education to localize and operationalize global initiatives within the field
Develop advanced education pathways for experienced DVMs, including clinical skill advancement and leadership readiness tracks
Collaborate with Talent & Recruiting to align education and mentorship programs with recruitment strategy and employer value proposition
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree required; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience, ideally within general practice, emergency, or specialty settings; internship or advanced clinical training is a plus
Certification in Education and/or DVM credential preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to travel up to 25% to VCA hospitals, MVH hubs, support offices, and other locations based on business needs
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience developing or leading mentorship or structured training programs for early-career veterinarians
Knowledge of adult learning principles and curriculum development
Experience presenting or facilitating workshops, trainings, or conferences
Familiarity with program metrics, KPI tracking, and data analysis
Experience supporting veterinary internship or residency programs
Experience working across multi-hospital or corporate veterinary networks
Familiarity with veterinary continuing education (CE) program development or accreditation standards
Experience collaborating with veterinary schools, students, or academic programs
Additional Information
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000-$198,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.
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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)
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