Emergency Veterinary Medical Director
Full-time opportunity in Campbell, CA offering $200,000 base salary plus a $100,000 annual leadership stipend and production incentive.
About the Role
SAGE Campbell is seeking an experienced ER Medical Director to join a busy, well-established hospital where you can make a real impact on patient care and team growth. This role is ideal for a supportive, hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating with clinicians, and helping the hospital continue to thrive.
The Campbell Difference:
- Recently renovated ER with expanded floorspace and upgraded facilities
- Warm, collegiate group of emergency and specialist colleagues who are supportive and approachable
- Talented nursing team trained in advanced procedures such as central line placement, arterial blood gas sampling, and ventilator support, with regular anesthesia and CPR training
- Low patient-to-nurse ratio in the CCU, committed to top-quality, compassionate critical patient care
- Opportunities to develop treatment plans and work up cases with a great clientele
- Quality diagnostics and treatment offerings including full onsite lab, specialty or radiology-level ultrasound 6 days per week, POCUS, ventilator support, high-flow oxygen, and access to CT scan
- Down-the-hall access to Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Physical Rehabilitation departments
As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.
Location
Campbell, CA, is a charming city in the South Bay Area, near the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and within an hour’s drive to the ocean. It offers a warm Mediterranean climate, great hiking, a vibrant community, lively farmers markets, local festivals, and walkable areas with unique shops and eateries.
Responsibilities
- Oversee ER medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
- Partner with the Hospital Director and Specialty Medical Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
- Guide and support experienced ER doctors while mentoring new ER doctors through the ER Immerse mentorship program
- Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
Duty split: ~75% clinical / ~25% administrative. Schedule: 4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
- 4+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
- Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
- Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
- Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including sign-on or relocation assistance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- CE allowance and professional development support
- Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- Retirement savings options
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
Pay
$200,000 base salary plus a $100,000 annual leadership stipend and production incentive.
Schedule
4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day.