Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking a passionate Emergency Veterinarian to lead as Medical Director at our Colorado Springs hospital.

This full-time role features a base salary of $215K plus 24% production and a schedule of 12 shifts per month with two clinical shifts weekly plus admin time. You will mentor clinicians, lead emergency and critical care, and collaborate with board-certified specialists to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or emergency medicine experience.
• Strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative mindset focused on mentorship and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care with triage and management of hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Lead and mentor veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in a collaborative hospital culture.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Develop and maintain medical protocols, SOPs, and patient safety standards.
• Partner with Hospital Director on safety, quality, and service expansion initiatives.
• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of clinicians within the Ethos network.
• Lead doctor meetings and hospital-wide communications to promote transparency.
• Contribute to budgeting, equipment planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the hospital in leadership forums and organizational initiatives.

Skills

DVM degree

Emergency medicine leadership

Team mentorship

Client communication

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Base salary of $215K plus 24% production. Application deadline February 4th, 2027.

Full-time opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule: 12 shifts per month consisting of two clinical shifts per week and 16 hours week of in hospital admin to be scheduled per the needs of the hospital.

We are seeking a passionate Emergency Veterinarian to lead our dynamic and supportive team as our new Medical Director.

Southern Rockies has built a strong reputation for mentorship. We have successfully helped new and early career veterinarians build confidence and expand their skills through a culture centered on collaboration, learning, and support. As our specialty services continue to grow, you will have even more opportunities to work alongside board certified specialists who share your dedication to exceptional patient care. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers breathtaking views and endless adventure. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, you will have easy access to world class hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, and climbing, along with a thriving arts and culinary scene. It is the perfect place to build a fulfilling career while enjoying an incredible quality of life.

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.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Provide clinical leadership for emergency and critical care, ensuring high quality medicine, innovation, and an exceptional client experience.
• Partner with the Hospital Director on patient safety concerns, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital strategy, growth, and service expansion.
• Mentor, coach, and develop DVMs and clinical staff through feedback, performance management, and structured development opportunities.
• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of veterinarians while fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture.
• Participate in and support mentorship programs, including new graduate and ER development initiatives.
• Ensure timely and professional resolution of client and RDVM concerns while strengthening referral relationships.
• Lead doctor meetings and hospital-wide communication to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement.
• Collaborate on operational priorities including budgeting, equipment planning, regulatory compliance, and controlled substances management.
• Represent the hospital in leadership forums and contribute to broader organizational initiatives.
• Oversee development and maintenance of medical protocols, SOPs, patient safety standards, infection control, and medical record quality.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is required (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

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.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.