Veterinary Medical Director

Lead with Purpose

$300K+ Earning Potential
Pasco, WA

About the Role

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service (MCPES) is a well-established emergency-only hospital serving Washington’s Tri-Cities region. Since 1996, we have been the go-to emergency provider within a 2–4 hour radius, offering a wide variety of challenging cases and fostering a collaborative, award-winning culture.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Experienced emergency veterinarian with strong surgical skills
• Passionate about mentorship and leadership
• Eager to take on or expand your role as a Medical Director

Benefits

• $300K+ annual earning potential through 23–25% production (no negative accrual)
• Production bonus-eligible based on collections and eligibility criteria
• Guaranteed minimum of 10 shifts/month (day or swing)
• Shift Pay: $1,400 – Day (6am–6pm), $1,400 – Swing (1pm–1am), $1,600 – Night (6pm–6am)
• Medical Director stipend: $1,400/month ($16,800/year)
• Leadership CE allowance: $2,500 annually
• 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
• Licensing, liability insurance, uniforms, memberships covered
• Relocation assistance available

Why MCPES?

• Award-winning culture with a Gold Presidential Award for workplace excellence
• Veterinary-specific social worker on staff for mental health support
• Ongoing leadership and communication training for DVMs and shift leads
• Case ownership that supports skill development and client continuity
• Exceptional earning potential and professional growth
• Exceptional earning potential and professional growth

What You Are

• An experienced emergency veterinarian with strong surgical skills
• Passionate about mentorship and leadership
• Eager to take on or expand your role as a Medical Director

Contact Information

To learn more or apply, contact Brianna.Huff@EthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Health is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.