Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Medical Director works onsite in Crystal Lake, IL; compensation is not specified in the structured pay fields. The posting describes the role as Medical Director of an upcoming hospital in Kenosha, WI, with relocation assistance offered. Emergency Veterinary Care Centers provides emergency-only veterinary care when primary care veterinarians are closed. The director helps establish the new hospital’s medical culture and operations, mentoring the clinical team and setting standards as the hospital grows toward 24/7 service. The role combines clinical leadership, team development, and community relationships to expand access to emergency veterinary care.

What you'll do

• Advocate for the clinical team and partner with the Location Manager on equipment, inventory, protocols, and staffing
• help establish and oversee 24/7 hospital operations
• provide medical insight and participate in resolving client concerns
• mentor new veterinarians and selected VTS candidates
• participate in DVM check-ins and evaluations
• manage DVM scheduling
• hold the location’s DEA license and ensure compliance
• build community and veterinary-industry relationships
• and partner with recruiting on events, interviews, and externships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary medical director

emergency veterinary care centers

crystal lake il

kenosha hospital

emergency veterinary care

medical leadership

24/7 operations

dvm mentorship

clinical team

veterinary medicine

$200k+ compensation package

relocation allowance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $200K+ compensation package
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• health and wellness benefits starting day one
• flexible scheduling
• relocation allowance
• bonus plan
• continuing education and professional development
• mentorship
• veterinary care discounts for employees’ pets.

Why this role

The posting states a $200K+ compensation package, a 4% company 401(k) match, and relocation allowance for the Kenosha hospital. Requires an AVMA-accredited DVM, emergency veterinary experience, and proficiency in common emergency surgeries.

About the employer

Emergency Veterinary Care Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.