Emergency Medical Director

Job Description

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - Roseville is seeking a Medical Director to lead their emergency team and contribute to the hospital's growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive compensation around ~$200,000 annually (plus production)
• Medical Director stipend $25,000-35,000 in addition to base salary and production
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation support
• Truly flexible scheduling with dedicated administrative time built in
• Incentives available for overnight or additional clinical shifts if desired
• Supported by a collaborative team of experienced ER doctors and technicians
• Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

Your Role as Medical Director

• Provide clinical leadership for emergency and critical care, ensuring high quality medicine, innovation, and an exceptional client experience
• Possess a deep understanding of medical protocols, SOPs, patient safety standards, infection control, and medical record quality
• Partner with the Hospital Director on patient safety concerns, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital strategy, growth, and service expansion
• Mentor, coach, and develop DVMs and clinical staff through feedback, performance management, and structured development opportunities
• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of veterinarians while fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture
• Participate in and support mentorship programs, including new graduate and ER development initiatives
• Ensure timely and professional resolution of client and RDVM concerns while strengthening referral relationships
• Lead doctor meetings and hospital-wide communication to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement
• Collaborate on operational priorities including budgeting, equipment planning, regulatory compliance, and controlled substances management
• Represent the hospital in leadership forums and contribute to broader organizational initiatives

What’s New at VSH Roseville?

• We recently opened our new, 21,000 sq ft hospital, featuring:
  • A large ICU with space for 40+ patients
  • Advanced diagnostic capabilities including CT
  • A team of dedicated emergency veterinarians and skilled technicians
  • A strong culture of support, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Who We Are

Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville is a 24/7 emergency-only hospital and proud member of the Ethos Veterinary Health network. That means access to national support, modern resources, and career development opportunities—while maintaining a local hospital culture our team truly values.

Contact Us

To learn more or explore the opportunity further, reach out to Brianna Lotierzo-Huff at brianna.huff@ethosvet.com. We’d love to hear from you—confidential conversations welcome!