The Job Opportunity:
An established emergency veterinary hospital is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice emergency medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced emergency veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, building strong teams, and contributing to the continued development of high quality patient care.
The Medical Director will work closely with practice leadership to support medical quality, team development, client service, and ongoing clinical improvement. The hospital values excellence, compassion, collaboration, and a positive work environment where veterinary professionals can continue learning and growing.

Practice Information:
The hospital provides emergency and urgent care services in a fast-paced clinical environment. The medical team is committed to evidence based medicine, compassionate patient care, strong communication, and respectful relationships with referring veterinary practices. The Medical Director will work alongside an experienced clinical and support team and will have opportunities to help shape medical protocols, team development, and the ongoing growth of emergency services.

The practice places particular emphasis on:

• Emergency and urgent care medicine
• Point of care ultrasound
• Emergency and general practice surgical capabilities
• Clinical mentorship and coaching
• Continuing education and professional development
• Collaborative relationships with referring veterinarians
• Medical quality and continuous improvement
• Supportive team culture
• Leadership development opportunities

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency and urgent care medicine as part of the clinical role
• Provide medical leadership and guidance to the veterinary team
• Work collaboratively with practice leadership to support hospital operations and medical quality
• Develop and implement clinical policies and best practices
• Promote efficient and effective use of medical staff and resources
• Support an excellent client experience while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinary practices
• Provide clinical mentorship and coaching to veterinarians and veterinary technicians
• Support training continuing education and professional development for the medical team
• Participate in performance development and evaluation of clinical team members
• Monitor medical quality and identify opportunities for improvement
• Help ensure compliance with applicable veterinary regulations and hospital policies
• Define and communicate clinical responsibilities and expectations
• Recommend improvements to medical policies procedures and patient care processes
• Encourage a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous learning

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state
• At least two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Experience practicing emergency or urgent care medicine
• Experience managing emergency cases in a busy clinical environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and compassionate leadership style
• Strong emotional intelligence and self awareness
• The ability to lead mentor and inspire a diverse veterinary team
• A commitment to evidence based medicine and high quality patient care
• An interest in continuous improvement and professional development
• Point of care ultrasound experience is preferred
• Emergency or general practice surgical experience is preferred
• Previous veterinary leadership experience is preferred

Compensation and Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production bonus opportunities
• No non compete requirement
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional liability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Medical insurance options
• Flexible spending health savings and health reimbursement account options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability coverage
• Long term disability options
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance resources
• Fertility and family building support
• Pet care discounts
• Digital musculoskeletal support
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for leadership development mentorship and continuing education

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