Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director for Care Center Cincinnati to lead a large team of emergency doctors and board-certified specialists. The role blends clinical duty with strategic leadership to advance patient care.

You will work with the Hospital Director to maintain medical quality, mentor staff, and promote collaboration across the veterinary network while keeping hands-on emergency practice skills.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree with Ohio veterinary license (or eligibility).
• Emergency medicine background required.
• 3–5+ years of leadership or mentoring experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team that includes emergency doctors and board-certified specialists.
• Partner with the Hospital Director to oversee medical quality and operational excellence.
• Maintain hands-on emergency skills while mentoring the team.
• Foster a positive, professional environment and strong relationships within the veterinary community.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

$175,000-200,000 total base compensation inclusive of salary and leadership stipend

Full-time opportunity in Cincinnati, OH

Why Join Care Center Cincinnati

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.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team,

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.

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

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 internally and within the wider veterinary community.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent degree, with Ohio veterinary license (or eligibility)
• Emergency medicine background
• 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.

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.