Veterinary ER Medical Director & Team Leader

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Equity after 1 year

CE + travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks a Medical Director who blends clinical excellence with strong leadership to guide one or more emergency hospitals. You will mentor doctors and technicians, champion patient safety, and drive VEG’s culture of service.

This role emphasizes compassionate leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams. You will manage clinical quality, develop development plans, and coordinate with market partners to align strategy with VEG values and patient

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management.
• Leadership skills training and mentorship experience preferred.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital teams to medical excellence and VEG standards.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and scheduling for doctors and technicians.
• Partner with market leadership on strategy, operations, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

ER leadership

Mentorship

People-centric

Avail nights/weekends

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks a Medical Director who blends clinical excellence with strong leadership to guide one or more emergency hospitals. You will mentor doctors and technicians, champion patient safety, and drive VEG’s culture of service.

This role emphasizes compassionate leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams. You will manage clinical quality, develop development plans, and coordinate with market partners to align strategy with VEG values and patient