Veterinary Medical Director
About the role
Ready to Lead the Way? Are you a passionate ER veterinarian who’s ready to shape hospital culture, inspire a strong medical team, and drive meaningful change? At Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center – Kenosha, WI, we’re looking for a confident and compassionate Medical Director to guide our hospital into its next exciting chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing emergency-focused hospital within a well-established network, while maintaining clinical involvement and driving big-picture progress.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care (~75% clinical)
- Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and support our ER doctor team
- Partner with the Hospital Director to shape operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
- Foster team collaboration and a culture of accountability, growth, and trust
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
- Collaborate with Ethos Veterinary Health to access leadership development, clinical education, and research opportunities
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent and eligibility for a Wisconsin veterinary license
- Emergency medicine experience
- Minimum 2–5 years of leadership experience
- A passion for mentorship and driving medical excellence
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Confidence in making decisions and solving complex problems
- A solutions-focused, adaptable leadership style
Qualifications
People-First Culture: Work with an engaged, collaborative team that truly supports one another
Strategic Growth: Shape the medical direction and participate in expanding services and infrastructure
Flexibility & Balance: Set a schedule that supports both leadership and continued clinical excellence
Accessible Midwest Living: Located near Lake Michigan—30 min to Milwaukee, 90 min to Chicago
Strong Compensation Package: Minimum base salary of $175,000, with top-of-market 25% production
$30,000-50,000 annual leadership stipend based on prior experience
$25,000 signing bonus
Relocation assistance available
Skills
People-First Culture: Work with an engaged, collaborative team that truly supports one another
Strategic Growth: Shape the medical direction and participate in expanding services and infrastructure
Flexibility & Balance: Set a schedule that supports both leadership and continued clinical excellence
Accessible Midwest Living: Located near Lake Michigan—30 min to Milwaukee, 90 min to Chicago
Strong Compensation Package: Minimum base salary of $175,000, with top-of-market 25% production
$30,000-50,000 annual leadership stipend based on prior experience
$25,000 signing bonus
Relocation assistance available
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match & generous PTO
- CE allowance, licensure & dues covered, mental health and well-being support
- A modern, 12,000 sq ft facility equipped with: CT scanner, digital radiology, in-house lab, On-site radiology services
- Strong support staff and engaged ER team
- Support from Ethos Veterinary Health—a national network offering advanced clinical resources, professional growth programs, and innovative initiatives like Ethos Discovery
Pay
Minimum base salary of $175,000, with top-of-market 25% production
$30,000-50,000 annual leadership stipend based on prior experience
$25,000 signing bonus
Schedule
Flexible schedule that supports both leadership and continued clinical excellence