Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Full time opportunity in Pasco, WA with a rotating schedule including administrative shifts.

About the role

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service (MCPES) is an established hospital in Pasco, WA, delivering high-quality emergency care to the Tri-Cities region since 1996. As the only ER clinic within a 2–4 hour radius, we see a wide variety of cases, offering strong case continuity and outstanding earning potential. With a collaborative and compassionate team, supportive leadership, and a hospital culture nationally recognized for excellence, MCPES is redefining what it means to thrive in emergency medicine.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Medical Director to lead our dedicated team of emergency veterinarians. As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, the Tri-Cities area (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland) is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, and access to 200+ local wineries—all in a region known for its scientific innovation, community charm, and lower cost of living.

Pay

• Base compensation: $300,000+ annually
• Shift pay: $1,400/Day shift (6am–6pm), $1,400/Swing shift (1pm–1am), $1,600/Night shift (6pm–6am)
• Medical Director Stipend: $1,400/month ($16,800/year)
• Sign-on or relocation assistance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Commuter benefits and cell phone plan
• Veterinary-specific social worker on staff to support mental wellness
• ER ABVP Guided Program: A path to board certification without the need for an internship, allowing you to stay in your current Ethos network hospital while pursuing certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Provide clinical leadership for emergency and critical care, ensuring high-quality medicine, innovation, and an exceptional client experience.
• Oversee development and maintenance 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.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Strong surgical skills, a commitment to mentorship, and a desire to grow or step into a leadership role that shapes the future of emergency veterinary care at MCPES.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

About Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.