The Job Opportunity:
A well-established emergency and specialty hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director of Emergency & Critical Care and provide medical leadership for its emergency and hospitalist teams. This position combines clinical practice with medical leadership, allowing the Director to remain actively involved in emergency medicine while helping guide the quality, consistency, and continued development of the emergency and critical care service. The role is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys evidence-based medicine, mentorship, collaborative leadership, and developing other clinicians. Rather than stepping away from clinical practice, the Director will continue caring for emergency patients while serving as a resource, mentor, and clinical role model for fellow veterinarians.
Practice Information:
The hospital is a large, multidisciplinary emergency and specialty referral centerwith an established emergency and hospitalist team. Emergency clinicians have opportunities to collaborate closely with specialists across multiple disciplines, including:
- Internal Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery, including orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Nutrition
- Physical Rehabilitation
The approximately 30,000-square-foot facilityprovides advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient-care capabilities, including:
- 1.5 Tesla MRI
- 64-slice CT
- Linear accelerator
- Fluoroscopy
- Multiple digital radiology suites
- Multiple ultrasound units
- Full endoscopy capabilities
- Neurologic electrodiagnostic equipment
- Dedicated rehabilitation service
- Underwater treadmills
- Multiple examination rooms
- Dedicated treatment areas for individual services
Role Responsibilities:
- Providing high-quality emergency and critical care medicine
- Helping establish and maintain evidence-based standards of care within the emergency service
- Supporting consistent medical quality and thoughtful clinical decision-making
- Mentoring emergency veterinarians and hospitalists
- Serving as a clinical resource for challenging and complex cases
- Encouraging collaborative case discussions and knowledge sharing
- Supporting the professional development of veterinarians and clinical team members
- Working closely with specialty services to coordinate care for complex patients
- Promoting effective communication and continuity of care across departments
- Supporting a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused hospital culture
- Partnering with medical and operational leadership on the continued development of the emergency service
- Participating in decisions related to patient care, workflow, service quality, and department operations
- Helping identify opportunities to strengthen clinical processes and the overall client and patient experience
- Contributing to the responsible operational and financial management of the emergency department
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
- Significant experience in emergency and critical care medicine
- Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to evidence-based patient care
- An interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and veterinarian development
- The ability to support and guide clinicians while encouraging appropriate clinical autonomy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative approach to working with emergency clinicians, hospitalists, specialists, technicians, and hospital leadership
- A commitment to continued learning and professional development
- A professional, thoughtful, and ethical approach to veterinary medicine
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Access to advanced veterinary educational resources
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellness resources
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and educational initiatives
- Additional personal and professional wellness resources
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