Emergency Veterinary Medical Director - Leadership

Ethos Veterinary Health; New Mexico; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Medical Director in Albuquerque, NM, 80% clinical and 20% administrative, three days weekly. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus of $100,000 and the opportunity to lead an experienced emergency and critical care team within Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center.

Join a network focused on advancing veterinary medicine, mentorship, and collaborative growth.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification or Residency Trained.
• Strong clinical experience in emergency and critical care medicine, with a passion for mentorship and team development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a collaborative approach to working with doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to the emergency and critical care team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Support high-quality emergency and critical care medicine and help promote consistent clinical standards across the hospital.
• Partner with hospital leadership to support team development, operational goals, and the continued growth of the emergency and critical care service.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and support seamless communication and continuity of care.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Board Certification or Residency

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Medical Director in Albuquerque, NM, 80% clinical and 20% administrative, three days weekly. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus of $100,000 and the opportunity to lead an experienced emergency and critical care team within Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center.

Join a network focused on advancing veterinary medicine, mentorship, and collaborative growth.