Emergency Care - Medical Director - Yorktown, VA
About The Position
An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its emergency department, oversee medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who thrives under pressure, excels in critical decision-making, and is prepared to guide a team through complex emergency and critical care cases. This hospital is open to considering experienced emergency veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior leadership role, overseeing clinical standards, emergency protocols, and working collaboratively with the practice manager and leadership team.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
- Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
- Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
- A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
- Proven leadership experience, preferably within emergency or critical care settings.
Nice To Haves
- Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
- Ability to lead in high-pressure, fast-paced emergency environments.
- Expertise in emergency medicine, triage, and critical care protocols.
- Providing leadership and mentorship to emergency veterinarians and support staff.
- Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
- Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
- Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
- Strong decision-making, efficiency, and resilience under pressure.
- Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities
- Lead the emergency department.
- Oversee medical operations.
- Ensure superior patient and client care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Guide a team through complex emergency and critical care cases.
- Oversee clinical standards.
- Oversee emergency protocols.
- Work collaboratively with the practice manager and leadership team.
Benefits
- Customized and comprehensive compensation package.
- Potential for a sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Student loan repayment options.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Company covered Professional Liability Insurance.
- State and DEA licensure coverage.
- Accreditations and memberships coverage.
- Paid PTO.
- Parental Leave.
- Retirement plans with a company match.
- Discounted veterinary care.
- Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
