Lead Emergency Veterinary Medicine — Build a 24/7 Hospital

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC); Burlington (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K with 4% match

Health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Bonus plan

Mentorship and development

Professional growth opportunities

Pet care discounts

EVCC swag

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is seeking a Medical Director for our new Kenosha hospital. You will establish medical culture, mentor a growing team, and shape 24/7 emergency services from day one.

You will collaborate with EVCC’s leadership, receive mentorship, and help build a hospital that delivers compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of emergency veterinary experience; leadership-experience considered for senior candidates.
• Proficiency in common emergency surgeries; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the clinical team and ensure staffing, protocols, and equipment meet EVCC standards.
• Oversee 24/7 operations and maintain high standards of client service.
• Provide medical insight and resolve client concerns; mentor DVMs and clinical staff.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing mentorship for new DVMs and VTS candidates.
• Manage DVM scheduling and ensure DEA license compliance.
• Build relationships within veterinary community and with recruitment teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Team coordination

Emergency medicine

Education

AVMA-accredited DVM program

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is seeking a Medical Director for our new Kenosha hospital. You will establish medical culture, mentor a growing team, and shape 24/7 emergency services from day one.

You will collaborate with EVCC’s leadership, receive mentorship, and help build a hospital that delivers compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families in a demanding, fast-paced environment.