Veterinary Assistant Medical Director

Arizona Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center; Arizona; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CE allowance

Licensing fees covered

Scrub allowance

Access to journals

Wellness programs

Leadership training

Ethos network collaboration

Job summary

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECC) seeks an Assistant Medical Director to lead clinical care and medical operations at our Peoria and Buckeye locations. You will partner with the Medical Director and Hospital Director to drive clinical standards, mentor staff, and advance emergency veterinary medicine.

The role balances hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, including policy development, staff coaching, and collaboration across the Ethos Veterinary

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and Arizona license eligibility.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical veterinary care while balancing leadership duties.
• Oversee medical care with the Medical Director and Hospital Director.
• Develop and maintain medical policies and SOPs to ensure high-quality care and compliance.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to staff veterinarians and teams.
• Recruit, retain, and develop veterinarians with leadership input.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to foster a positive team culture.
• Monitor patient safety and quality through reviews and audits.
• Support operational planning, budgeting, and service expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM or equivalent

Board certification in Emergency & Critical Care preferred

Job description

Assistant Medical Director

Full-time opportunity in Peoria and Buckeye, Arizona

Why Join Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

At Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECC), you’ll do more than practice medicine. You’ll lead, collaborate, mentor, and help shape the future of veterinary emergency and specialty care. AVECC is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Medical Director to support our medical teams at our Peoria and Buckeye hospitals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and advancing veterinary medicine. Working in close partnership with the Medical Director and Hospital Director, you will help guide medical standards, support hospital operations, and foster a positive, collaborative environment where veterinarians and support teams can thrive.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining high-quality, compassionate patient care while supporting the professional growth of our doctors through mentorship, coaching, continuing education, and ongoing performance development. This position offers the opportunity to balance clinical practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities, helping drive medical innovation, operational excellence, and a strong culture of teamwork.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, leadership, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located in the greater Phoenix area, Peoria and Buckeye offer a unique blend of suburban comfort, outdoor adventure, and convenient access to the amenities of a major metropolitan area. From hiking and exploring Arizona’s stunning desert landscapes to enjoying the dining, entertainment, and cultural opportunities of Phoenix, the West Valley offers an excellent quality of life.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, including sick leave and vacation, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Employer-paid professional dues and licensing fees
• Scrub allowance
• Access to extensive medical journal resources
• Wellness support programs and subscriptions
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
• Collaboration and career development opportunities within the broader Ethos network

In your day to day, you will:

• Deliver clinical veterinary care based on your qualifications, licensure, and specialty credentials, as applicable, while balancing clinical responsibilities with medical leadership and administrative duties.
• Partner with the Medical Director and Hospital Director to oversee medical care, promote clinical excellence, and maintain high standards for patient safety, quality improvement, and client service.
• Develop, implement, and maintain medical policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures that support consistent, high-quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and coaching to staff veterinarians, specialists, and technical teams while supporting continuing education, onboarding, and professional development.
• Partner with hospital leadership to recruit, retain, engage, and develop veterinarians, including participating in interviews, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, nursing teams, and clinical service leads to foster a team-oriented approach to patient care and a positive, supportive hospital culture.
• Address medical concerns, patient safety events, and client or referring veterinarian feedback while monitoring medical quality through clinical observation, medical record reviews, peer reviews, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Contribute to hospital operational planning and growth, including budgeting, capital equipment decisions, service development, and opportunities to expand existing services.
• Help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including medical record standards, controlled substance management, veterinary licensure, and other applicable requirements.
• Participate in regular leadership and team meetings while strengthening relationships with referring veterinarians and promoting collaboration across emergency and specialty services at both Peoria and Buckeye.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree. Board-certified or residency trained in Emergency & Critical Care preferred.
• Active Arizona veterinary medical license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.
• Strong clinical experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• A passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing veterinary professionals. Previous experience mentoring and developing associate veterinarians or junior clinicians preferred. The ability to collaborate effectively with medical, hospital, and nursing leadership.
• A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and outstanding client service.
• An interest in contributing to hospital growth, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture.
• Previous experience in a veterinary leadership or administrative role preferred.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veterinary medicine, develop future leaders, and help shape the culture and clinical direction of a growing emergency and specialty hospital.

At AVECC, you'll have the opportunity to influence medical standards, support exceptional veterinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth of both hospitals while maintaining an active clinical role. You'll also benefit from the resources, expertise, and broader clinical community of Ethos Veterinary Health.