Emergency Care - Medical Director - Sarasota , FL

USVTA LLC

6d • Onsite

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

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior