Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC)

Burlington (IL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K with 4% match

Health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Bonus plan

Mentorship and development

Professional growth opportunities

Pet care discounts

EVCC swag

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is seeking a Medical Director for our new Kenosha hospital. You will establish medical culture, mentor a growing team, and shape 24/7 emergency services from day one.

You will collaborate with EVCC’s leadership, receive mentorship, and help build a hospital that delivers compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited program.
Minimum 2 years of emergency veterinary experience; leadership-experience considered for senior candidates.
Proficiency in common emergency surgeries; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Advocate for the clinical team and ensure staffing, protocols, and equipment meet EVCC standards.
Oversee 24/7 operations and maintain high standards of client service.
Provide medical insight and resolve client concerns; mentor DVMs and clinical staff.
Lead onboarding and ongoing mentorship for new DVMs and VTS candidates.
Manage DVM scheduling and ensure DEA license compliance.
Build relationships within veterinary community and with recruitment teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Team coordination

Emergency medicine

Education

AVMA-accredited DVM program

Job description

Make a Difference When It Matters Most.

At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we show up for pets and the people who love them on some of their hardest days.

At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we show up for pets and the people who love them on some of their hardest days. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, believe teamwork saves lives, and want to work somewhere your voice truly matters — this could be your place.

Who We Are

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers was created by veterinarians, for veterinarians—and for the communities they serve. Founded by 36 local general practice veterinarians (many of whom are still actively involved today), EVCC was built to support the veterinary community by providing trusted emergency-only care when primary care veterinarians are closed.

Today, EVCC has six locations across the Midwest, and we’re continuing to grow into communities that need access to high-quality emergency veterinary care.

Our upcoming Kenosha location will be our seventh hospital and our first in Wisconsin. We’re building it with the goal of providing compassionate, around-the-clock emergency care to pets and the people who love them.

But what truly defines EVCC isn't just what we do—it’s how we do it.

We:

Lead with compassion
Respect and elevate our team members
Support each other without ego
Communicate openly and professionally
Believe DVMs should have a voice in the medicine they practice
Recognize that emergency medicine is demanding, and take care of our team because of it

What Life Is Like at EVCC

We genuinely care about whoever walks through our doors—whether it’s a critical patient, an anxious pet parent, or a teammate who needs support during a tough shift.

Emergency medicine is intense. It’s emotional. It’s unpredictable.

But it’s also deeply meaningful.

At EVCC, you’ll be surrounded by people who understand the highs and lows of emergency medicine and who want to see you succeed. We’re veterinarian-led, collaborative, and committed to creating an environment where people can build careers they’re proud of.

And as a Medical Director, you won’t just be stepping into an established hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to help build one.

Your Role as a Medical Director

As Medical Director of our upcoming Kenosha hospital, you’ll help set the foundation for a brand-new emergency veterinary hospital from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the medical culture, build relationships within the community, mentor your team, and help establish the standards that will guide the hospital as it grows toward 24/7 operations.

You’ll work closely with EVCC’s Executive Medical Director and Location Manager, while having the support of an entire network of veterinary professionals behind you. And you won’t have to figure it all out alone. You’ll receive one-on‑one mentorship from an existing EVCC Medical Director, including in-person support during your initial transition.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Advocate for the entire clinical team and partner with the Location Manager to ensure equipment, inventory, protocols, and staffing are appropriate for EVCC standards
Help establish and oversee 24/7 hospital operations while maintaining exceptional clinical and client service standards
Provide medical insight and participate in the resolution of client concerns
Lead onsite mentorship for new DVMs and model effective instruction for the clinical support team
Provide mentorship for selected VTS candidates
Facilitate and participate in DVM check-ins and evaluations
Manage DVM scheduling for the hospital
Hold the DEA license for the location and ensure legal and compliance standards are met
Build relationships within the veterinary industry and local community to grow EVCC’s impact
Partner with the recruiting team on DVM events, candidate interviews, and the externship program
Champion collaboration, professional growth, and a positive team culture

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
Minimum of 2 years of emergency veterinary experience
We will alternatively consider reduced ER experience when combined with a minimum of 3 years of clinical practice and leadership experience for the right candidate
Proficiency in common emergency surgeries
Exceptional interpersonal skills and compassionate bedside manner
Ability to build trust and strong relationships with clients—both human and furry
A desire to lead, mentor, collaborate, and help build something from the ground up

How We Invest in You

We believe people do their best work when they feel valued and supported.

WE OFFER:

$200K+ compensation package, plus a 401K with a 4% company match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
Flexible scheduling to support your life outside of work
Relocation allowance to help make your move to Kenosha a little easier
Bonus plan
A high technician-to-DVM ratio, so you can focus on what you do best—patient care, diagnostics, and case investigation
A BIG focus on learning and growing, with continuing education and professional development opportunities
One‑on‑one mentorship with an existing EVCC Medical Director, including in‑person support during your initial transition
Regular Medical Director team check‑ins and an annual in‑person Medical Director Summit
Real opportunities to grow your career within a veterinarian‑led organization
And the little (big) things, like veterinary care discounts for your own pets and cool EVCC swag