Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on/relocation

CE allowance

Job summary

Care Center Cincinnati, part of the Ethos network, is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director to lead a large team of emergency doctors and specialists in a full-time role in Cincinnati, OH.

You will balance clinical work with leadership duties, maintain hands-on emergency skills, and mentor staff while driving medical quality and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• 3–5+ years of leadership or mentoring experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Confidence overseeing a team that includes specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of emergency doctors and board-certified specialists.
• Oversee medical quality in partnership with Hospital Director.
• Split time between clinical work and leadership while mentoring the team.
• Foster a positive and professional environment and strong collaboration within the veterinary community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

$175,000-200,000 total base compensation inclusive of salary and leadership stipend
Full-time opportunity in Cincinnati, OH

Located in the heart of southwest Ohio, Care Center Cincinnati is a bustling, multi-specialty and emergency hospital known for delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a culture of collaboration. As a cornerstone of the veterinary community in the region, our hospital features a highly skilled team, advanced equipment, and strong relationships with referring veterinarians.

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

This vibrant and affordable city has it all-award-winning food, a thriving arts and music scene, professional sports, historic charm, and access to incredible outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking for lively nightlife or peaceful parks, Cincinnati delivers.

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:

As Medical Director, you’ll lead a large, skilled team that includes emergency doctors and board-certified specialists. In partnership with the Hospital Director, you’ll oversee medical quality, support operational excellence, and foster a positive and professional environment where collaboration thrives.

You’ll split your time between clinical work and leadership, maintaining your hands-on emergency skills while mentoring and guiding your team. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about team development, forward-thinking medical care, and building strong, trusting relationships-both internal and within the wider veterinary community.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent degree, with Ohio veterinary license (or eligibility)
• 3-5+ years of leadership or mentoring experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team
• Confidence overseeing a team that includes specialists

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.