Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

Valley Veterinary Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director. You will provide medical leadership, set clinical standards, and mentor a team of specialists and clinicians.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on patient care, working with the Hospital Director to drive clinical excellence across departments, maintain a partial caseload, and advance continuing education.

Qualifications

• Experience leading veterinary teams and clinical operations preferred.
• Proven ability to mentor clinicians and drive quality care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with colleagues and referrers.
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital.
• Partner with Hospital Director to achieve operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop a talented team of veterinarians.
• Lead medical quality assurance and continuing education initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinicians.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a partial clinical caseload to stay hands-on with care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Medical management

Communication

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Indiana veterinary license

Tools

CT imaging

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director Opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: Full-Time

Why Join Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? At Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES), we are seeking a Medical Director to guide our collaborative, expert-driven, and patient-focused hospital into its next chapter of excellence.

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, NIVES is more than just a hospital. It's one of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the state, serving pets and their families throughout northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan. As our Medical Director, you'll have the unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership while shaping the future of a thriving, multi-specialty practice. NIVES has been providing exceptional specialty and emergency care for more than 20 years and is AAHA-accredited and the only VECCS Level II Certified veterinary critical care facility in Indiana.

Why Choose NIVES?

• Board-certified specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, and soon-to-be Medical Oncology
• A dedicated team of 12 experienced emergency veterinarians providing 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year
• Highly skilled licensed technicians and compassionate support staff
• A collaborative, referral-based environment focused on delivering the highest standard of patient care
• State-of-the- art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including CT imaging, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, in-house laboratory services, and a fully staffed ICU offering advanced critical care and transfusion medicine
• As Medical Director, you'll play a key role in shaping medical standards, mentoring clinicians, fostering an engaging and positive culture, and driving clinical excellence across all departments.

Why Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne offers the perfect combination of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides the amenities of a metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

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

In your day-to-day, you will:

As Medical Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital
• Partnering with the Hospital Director to achieve operational excellence
• Mentoring and developing a talented team of veterinarians
• Leading medical quality assurance and continuing education initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention of exceptional clinicians
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Maintaining a partial clinical caseload to remain actively involved in patient care

What You Bring:

We're looking for a leader who is committed to clinical excellence and team development. Ideal candidates will have:

• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or medical management experience preferred
• A passion for fostering collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to building relationships with colleagues and the referring veterinary community
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of Indiana

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.