Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

NVA • $175K — $218K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent with eligibility for a Wisconsin veterinary license
  • Emergency medicine experience
  • 2-5 years of leadership experience
  • Passion for mentorship and driving medical excellence
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Confidence in complex decision-making and problem-solving
  • Solutions-focused and adaptable leadership style

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care (~75% clinical)
  • Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
  • Lead, mentor, and support the ER doctor team
  • Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and planning
  • Foster team collaboration and a culture of accountability
  • Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
  • Collaborate with Ethos Veterinary Health on leadership and education opportunities

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Sign-on or relocation assistance
  • CE allowance and professional development support
  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Emergency Medical Director

Full-time opportunity in Somers, WI

Location Highlight

Somers offers a relaxed suburban feel with plenty of space and easy access to both Milwaukee and Chicago. Located near Lake Michigan and surrounded by parks, trails, and outdoor recreation, it's a great option for those who want a quieter place to live while still being close to larger cities, dining, entertainment, and amenities. View our local guide HERE.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Sign-on or relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • CE allowance and professional development support
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee assistance programs

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

As Medical Director, you'll balance clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, acting as both a role model on the floor and a strategic partner behind the scenes.

You will:
  • 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

What You Bring
  • 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

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner- Heather Kelly, LVT at [email protected]

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