Emergency Veterinary Medical Director — Lead a 24/7 ER from Day One

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC); Racine (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness benefits from day

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is launching a new Kenosha hospital and seeking a Medical Director to lead from day one. You will shape medical culture, mentor the team, and establish standards that guide operations toward 24/7 emergency care.

You will collaborate with EVCC’s Executive Medical Director and Location Manager, receiving mentorship and support from the wider EVCC network during the transition.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.
• Minimum of 2 years of emergency veterinary experience.
• Alternative: 3+ years of clinical practice and leadership experience considered for the right candidate.
• Proficiency in common emergency surgeries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and compassionate bedside manner.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with clients—both human and furry.
• Desire to lead, mentor, collaborate, and build something from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the 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.

Skills

Emergency experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

AVMA-accredited DVM program

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is launching a new Kenosha hospital and seeking a Medical Director to lead from day one. You will shape medical culture, mentor the team, and establish standards that guide operations toward 24/7 emergency care.

You will collaborate with EVCC’s Executive Medical Director and Location Manager, receiving mentorship and support from the wider EVCC network during the transition.