Veterinary ER Medical Director - Lead, Mentor, Impact

VEG ER for Pets; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Leadership programs

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is transforming veterinary emergency medicine with open-concept hospitals and a people-first culture. Our Medical Directors are visionary leaders who guide hospitals to medical excellence with autonomy and a strong focus on mentorship.

As a VEG MD, you’ll build teams, recruit and develop talent, lead safety and quality initiatives, and collaborate with market leadership to deliver outstanding care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management.
• Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy preferred.
• Leadership skills training and mentorship experience preferred.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital teams to medical excellence under VEG Way.
• Foster collaboration between doctors and technicians to deliver clinically excellent care.
• Oversee doctor recruitment, scheduling, and development plans.
• Head patient safety initiatives to ensure safe and high-quality care.
• Establish strategy for doctor recruitment and market collaboration.
• Ensure VEGs compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency care

Mentorship

People management

Job description

VEG is transforming veterinary emergency medicine with open-concept hospitals and a people-first culture. Our Medical Directors are visionary leaders who guide hospitals to medical excellence with autonomy and a strong focus on mentorship.

As a VEG MD, you’ll build teams, recruit and develop talent, lead safety and quality initiatives, and collaborate with market leadership to deliver outstanding care for pets and their families.