Executive Emergency Medical Director

Atlas Consultancy Group; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group partners with a forward-thinking veterinary team in Encinitas to recruit an Executive Medical Director. This role offers clinical autonomy, mentorship, and operational leadership in a busy emergency hospital.

You will oversee hospital operations, set clinical standards, mentor DVMs, and collaborate with a Hospital Manager and ER staff. The position supports a 3-shift pattern with flexibility to balance days, swings, and nights.

Qualifications

• Veterinary leadership experience in emergency medicine.
• Proven ability to guide clinical standards and patient care.
• Mentor and develop DVM staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital operations and workflow in the Encinitas ER hospital.
• Define and uphold clinical standards and protocols.
• Mentor and support ER veterinarians and staff.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager to ensure seamless patient care and team cohesion.

Skills

ER veterinary leadership

Clinical governance

Mentorship

Operations oversight

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking veterinary group that’s redefining what emergency medicine can look like.

Their Encinitas location is a modern, 3,000 sq. ft. emergency hospital equipped with multiple exam rooms, advanced surgical suites, spacious treatment areas, and a welcoming staff break room designed to promote balance and recovery between shifts.

This is a rare opportunity to lead as an Executive Medical Director (EMD) in a culture that values clinical autonomy, mentorship, and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with a dedicated Hospital Manager and a passionate team of ER professionals who are deeply committed to patient care and collaboration.

The hospital operates as part of a growing network that provides local flexibility with national-level support, allowing you to shape the medical direction while still having the backing of a larger infrastructure. We are looking for an EMD to join the team on a 3 shift per week pattern with a. mixture of days/swings/nights available with flexibility to suit you!

The incoming EMD will have oversight of hospital operations, clinical standards, and DVM mentorship, while still remaining hands-on in clinical practice. This role is ideal for a confident, experienced ER veterinarian who thrives in leadership and wants to build something lasting and meaningful.