Veterinary Emergency Medical Director

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the medical leader, mentor, and advocate for our veterinary team
• Partner with Hospital Leadership to support financial stability and success
• Champion excellent medicine, patient care, and evidence-based medical standards
• Coach, develop, and empower veterinarians and support staff at all stages of their careers
• Foster a culture of learning, trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Parenthesize closely with hospital leadership to set vision, strategy, and hospital priorities
• Collaborate on protocols, workflows, and initiatives that improve patient care and team efficiency
• Address performance and professional development needs with fairness, clarity, and compassion
• Promote strong communication and collaboration between clinicians, technicians, support staff, and leadership
• Balance a leadership-focused role with hands-on clinical practice to maintain credibility and connection
• Lead by example—combining strategic oversight with clinical credibility
• Work a predictable 40-hour work week that supports thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and sustainable work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with an active veterinary license
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience with demonstrated awareness of Emergency and Specialty practice environments
• Proven passion for mentorship, coaching, and colleague development
• Strong leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and influence others
• Commitment to high medical standards and compassionate, ethical care
• Interest in helping build long-term hospital strategy and culture

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to patients
• Establish, review, and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices
• Oversee case management, medical decision-making, and quality of care
• Support and mentor associate veterinarians and clinical teams
• Partner with hospital management to align medical standards with operational goals
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and positive hospital culture
• Address medical concerns, client complaints, and complex cases as needed
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of veterinary staff
• Promote continuing education and clinical growth for veterinarians and support staff
• Stay current on advances in veterinary medicine and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the applicable state
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Proven clinical experience in veterinary medicine
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and decision-making skills
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills