Veterinary Medical Director — Woodbridge, VA

Job overview

The Veterinary Medical Director — Woodbridge, VA role is onsite in Woodbridge, VA. The posting lists annual compensation of $245,000–$275,000, including base pay and 401(k) match. The role supports VEG’s mission of helping people and their pets during emergencies at its 24/7 veterinary hospitals. The medical director leads hospital clinical quality, team development, patient safety, and operational culture. The role guides doctors and technicians in delivering emergency veterinary care and helps build a collaborative, customer-focused hospital team.

What you'll do

• Establish a positive hospital culture
• lead team meetings
• support doctor and technician collaboration
• develop doctors through one-to-one meetings and development plans
• lead patient safety initiatives
• plan doctor recruitment and succession
• partner on marketing strategy
• create doctor schedules
• ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary medical director

emergency veterinary medicine

veterinary leadership

critical case management

patient safety

doctor development

woodbridge va

veterinary emergency group

$245k–$275k/year

401(k) match

health and wellness benefits

paid parental leave

student loan repayment

travel stipend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits from day one, 401(k) match, possible equity eligibility after one year, clinical and leadership programs, continuing education and travel stipend, clinical student loan repayment, paid parental leave, flexible schedules, and employee referral program.

Why this role

Requires a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and 5+ years of traditional 24/7 emergency-room experience and critical case management. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.