Veterinary Medical Director

NVA • $200K — $250K *
Pasco, WA 99301In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree eligible for Washington licensure
  • Board Certification or residency training in a veterinary specialty
  • Previous leadership experience is valued but not required
  • Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach
  • Collaborative leadership style that promotes team engagement
  • Commitment to exceptional patient care and advancing veterinary medicine
  • Passion for mentorship and continuous professional development

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced specialty care within your area of expertise
  • Partner with hospital leadership on strategic growth and clinical initiatives
  • Mentor veterinarians, interns, technicians, and support staff
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on communication and learning
  • Participate in initiatives enhancing patient care and client experience
  • Work closely with teams for compassionate patient care
  • Communicate clearly with pet owners during emotional medical situations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on production or base salary
  • Monthly Medical Director stipend of $1,400
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending and commuter benefits
  • CE allowance with additional $2,500 for leadership and management
  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • 401(k) retirement savings with potential employer contributions
  • Covered Washington state licensing fees
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Veterinary association memberships and ultrasound training opportunities
  • Personal equipment package including work laptop and cell phone allowance
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Medical Director, Specialty Services

Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Specialist Opportunity in Kennewick, Washington
Compensation: Base salary $200,000-$250,000 plus production

Schedule: Full-Time

Location Highlight

Located in Washington's beautiful Tri-Cities region, Kennewick offers a unique combination of outdoor adventure, sunshine, and affordability. Residents enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to world-class wineries, waterfront recreation along the Columbia River, hiking, cycling, fishing, boating, and countless outdoor activities.

The area offers excellent schools, family-friendly communities, and a growing culinary and arts scene. Whether you enjoy outdoor exploration, wine country, or a balanced lifestyle with easy access to larger metropolitan areas throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Tri-Cities region provides an exceptional quality of life.

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 with greater of production or base salary
  • Production compensation at 25%
  • Medical Director stipend of $1,400 monthly ($16,800 annually)
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending and commuter benefits
  • CE allowance and professional development support
  • Additional $2,500 leadership and management CE allowance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with potential employer contributions up to 3%
  • Washington state licensing fees covered
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Veterinary association memberships
  • Ultrasound training opportunities
  • Personal equipment package including work laptop and cell phone allowance
  • Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
  • Provide advanced specialty care within your area of expertise.
  • Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic growth, operational excellence, and clinical quality initiatives.
  • Mentor and support veterinarians, interns, technicians, and hospital team members.
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on communication, engagement, and continuous learning.
  • Participate in hospital development initiatives that enhance patient care and the client experience.
  • Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
  • Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during complex and emotional medical situations.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
What You Bring
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Washington veterinary licensure.
  • Board Certification or residency training in a veterinary specialty discipline.
  • Previous leadership experience is valued but not required.
  • Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
  • A collaborative leadership style that supports team development and engagement.
  • A commitment to exceptional patient care and advancing veterinary medicine.
  • A passion for mentorship, continuous learning, and building strong professional relationships.
Join Us

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

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to:

Jackie Ross

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