Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on/relocation assistance

CE allowance & professional dev

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Redwood City, CA seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director to lead a high-volume hospital and mentor a dynamic team. This permanent, full-time role balances strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care on a 4-day workweek (3 admin days, 1 clinical day).

You will oversee medical standards, partner on operations, and guide ER and specialty doctors while expanding house officer and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning.
• Work with the Assistant Medical Director to guide ER and specialty doctors and develop mentorship programs.
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community.
• Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical.
• 4-day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Change management

Clinical excellence

Team leadership

Education

DVM

CA licensure eligible

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

$300,000 plus production incentive
Full-time opportunity in Redwood City, CA
Schedule: 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume hospital where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. This role is ideal for a confident, visionary leader ready to inspire a dynamic team, elevate clinical standards, and guide the hospital’s continued growth.

Location Highlight

Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, with its thriving downtown area featuring a diverse range of dining, shopping, and cultural activities. Residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, making it an ideal location for work and leisure.

The Redwood City Difference:

• Dynamic & Rewarding Environment: Embrace a role where every day brings new opportunities for growth and accomplishment.
• Tight-Knit & Tenured Team: Be part of a supportive, caring team that values strong working relationships and mutual respect with strong retention.
• Supportive Work Culture: Receive and offer support on complex cases, enhancing your skills and contributing to collective success.

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.

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, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care.

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Working with the Assistant Medical Director, you will guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical
• 4-day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 5+ 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.