Veterinary Medical Director

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Medical Director to guide our multi‑disciplinary team into its next chapter of excellence. This leadership role blends clinical oversight with strategic vision to elevate patient care and hospital operations.

Ideal candidates will be AVMA‑board certified or have residency training, with demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Board certification or AVMA-recognized residency in a veterinary specialty.
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience.
• Ability to collaborate with referring veterinarians and internal teams.
• Eligible for Indiana veterinary licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital.
• Mentor veterinarians and support clinical quality initiatives.
• Oversee medical standards and continuing education.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinicians.
• Maintain a partial clinical caseload to stay connected to patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Education

Board certification AVMA specialty

Job description

Lead the Future of Veterinary Medicine as Medical Director at Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? AtNortheast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES), we are seeking aMedical Directorto guide our collaborative, expert-driven, and patient-focused hospital into its next chapter of excellence.

Located inFort Wayne, Indiana, NIVES is more than just a hospital. It's one of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the state, serving pets and their families throughout northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan. As our Medical Director, you'll have the unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership while shaping the future of a thriving, multi-specialty practice. NIVES has been providing exceptional specialty and emergency care for more than 20 years and is AAHA-accredited and the onlyVECCS Level II Certifiedveterinary critical care facility in Indiana.

Why Choose NIVES?

NIVES is recognized for its commitment to advanced medicine, compassionate care, and collaboration with referring veterinarians. Our Medical Director will lead and support an exceptional team that includes:

• Board-certified specialistsinCardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency& Critical Care, and soon-to-be Medical Oncology
• A dedicated teamof experienced emergencyveterinarians providing24/7 emergencycare, 365 daysa year
• Highly skilled licensedtechnicians and compassionatesupport staff
• A collaborative,referral-based environmentfocused on deliveringthe highest standardof patient care
• State-of-the-art diagnostic andtreatment capabilities,includingCT imaging, digitalradiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, in-houselaboratory services, anda fully staffedICUoffering advanced criticalcare and transfusionmedicine
• As Medical Director, you'll play akey role inshaping medical standards, mentoring clinicians, fostering an engagingand positive culture, and driving clinicalexcellence across alldepartments.

Qualifications

We're looking for a leader who is committed to clinical excellence and team development. Ideal candidates will have:

• Board certification orresidency training ina recognized AVMAveterinary specialty
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or medical managementexperience preferred
• A passion forfostering collaboration, professional growth, andexceptional patient care
• Strong communication andinterpersonal skills withacommitment to buildingrelationships with colleaguesand the referringveterinary community
• Eligibility for veterinarylicensure in thestate of Indiana

About the Role

As Medical Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing medical leadershipand strategicdirection for thehospital
• Partnering with theHospital Director toachieve operational excellence
• Mentoring and developinga talented teamof veterinarians
• Leading medical qualityassurance and continuingeducation initiatives
• Supporting recruitment,onboarding, and retentionof exceptional clinicians
• Promoting a cultureof collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Maintaining a partialclinical caseload toremain actively involvedin patient care

Why Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne offers the perfect combination of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides the amenities of a metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

• An affordable costof living withexceptional housing value
• More than85 parks andtrails, perfect for outdoorrecreation
• A nationally recognizedchildren's zoo, museums, and a vibrantarts and culturalscene
• A growing downtownfeaturing local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and entertainment
• Excellent schools andfamily-friendly neighborhoods
• Convenient access toIndianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati, all within afew hours' drive, making weekend getawayseasy

In addition tojoining an outstandingteam of specialistsand emergency clinicians, you'll enjoy acomprehensive benefitspackage that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, andvision insurance
• 401(k) withcompany match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professionaldues and licensereimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling andleadershipdevelopment opportunities
• Sign-on bonusand relocation assistance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're acollaborative and forward-thinking veterinary leaderlooking to make a lasting impactwhile working alongsidean exceptional teamdedicated to clinicalexcellence, we'd loveto hear fromyou.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.