Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; 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

Ethos Campbell seeks an experienced ER Medical Director to lead the Emergency Department. This full-time role balances clinical care with administrative leadership, including mentoring physicians and driving initiatives across departments.

The position offers a 4-day workweek with three clinical days and one admin day, a substantial compensation package, and a top-tier clinical team in Campbell, CA.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent; CA licensure eligible.
• Leadership experience in a multi-doctor hospital is required.
• Experience mentoring ER doctors and clinical leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ER medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and planning.
• Mentor ER doctors and support the ER Immerse mentorship program.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligible

Tools

Ultrasound capability

POCUS

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Emergency Department Medical Director

$200,000 plus $100,000 annual leadership stipend plus production incentive
Full-time opportunity in Campbell, CA
Schedule: 4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day

SAGE Campbell is seeking an experienced ER Medical Director to join a busy, well-established hospital where you can make a real impact on patient care and team growth. This role is a great fit for a supportive, hands‑on leader who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating with clinicians, and helping the hospital continue to thrive.

The Campbell Difference:

• Renovation completed last year on our space substantially expanded our ER floorspace and upgraded our facilities
• Very warm, collegiate group of emergency and specialist colleagues who are supportive and approachable
• Talented nursing team capable of advanced procedures such as central line placement, arterial blood gas sampling, and ventilator support. Nurses are regularly trained/refreshed in anesthesia and CPR.
• Low patient to nurse ratio in our CCU with commitment to top quality, compassionate in-hospital critical patient care.
• Great clientele with a lot of opportunities to develop treatment plans and workup your cases
• Quality diagnostics and treatment offerings including full onsite lab, specialty or radiology level ultrasound 6 days per week, POCUS, ventilator support, high flow oxygen, access to CT scan
• Enjoy down-the-hall access to our amazing Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Physical Rehabilitation departments.

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

Location Highlight

Campbell, CA, is a charming city located in the metropolitan area of theSouth Bay Area, just north of the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and within an hour’s drive to the ocean. Nestled near the foothills, it's perfect for those who love the outdoors, and offers great hiking and scenic landscapes. Campbell enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate year around, but the ski slopes are highly accessible and within a few hours’ drive. Campbell boasts a vibrant community with a lively farmers market, local festivals, and walkable areas filled with unique shops and eateries.

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 insuranceCE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

As ER Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands‑on clinical care.

• Oversee ER medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director and Specialty Medical Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Guide and support experienced ER doctors while helping to mentor new ER doctors through our ER Immerse mentorship program
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Duty split: ~75% clinical/ ~25% administrative
• 4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 4+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

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.