Emergency Veterinary Medical Director — Lead Excellence

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance & development support

Job summary

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks an Emergency Veterinary Medical Director to lead medical standards, mentor clinicians, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. The role includes a partial clinical caseload to stay connected with patient care and high-level leadership across departments.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, collaborate with the Hospital Director, drive evidence-based practices, and support recruitment and

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and eligibility for state licensure.
• Rotating internship or 5+ years of emergency medicine experience in a referral setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for a medical director role.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and strategic direction across departments.
• Mentor and develop clinicians; lead rounds and CE events.
• Oversee scheduling, clinical operations, and patient care standards.
• Collaborate on hospital strategy, budgeting, and service development.
• Maintain a partial clinical caseload to stay connected to patient care.

Skills

Medical leadership

Emergency medicine

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent

State license eligibility

Job description

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks an Emergency Veterinary Medical Director to lead medical standards, mentor clinicians, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. The role includes a partial clinical caseload to stay connected with patient care and high-level leadership across departments.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, collaborate with the Hospital Director, drive evidence-based practices, and support recruitment and