Emergency Medical Director – Veterinary Emergency Services

Job overview

The Emergency Medical Director – Veterinary Emergency Services role is onsite in Visalia, CA. Compensation is $215,000–$245,000 per year, and the posting also describes an annual medical director stipend. The role supports Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services, a busy emergency and critical care practice serving patients year-round. The veterinarian provides emergency and critical care while helping uphold clinical standards and support hospital operations. The role works with veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and hospital leadership to coordinate care, monitor protocols, and promote teamwork and staff efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive patient exams and medical workups, diagnostic procedures, and surgery
• communicate with and educate clients
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate weekly priorities with the Hospital Manager
• monitor hospital protocols and cases
• attend daily rounds when possible
• participate in practice updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medical director

veterinarian

visalia ca

petvet care centers

veterinary emergency

critical care

emergency medicine

surgery

veterinary team leadership

$215,000–$245,000/year

dvm

dea registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual medical director stipend
• signing, retention, and relocation package up to $75,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support
• CE stipends and career development resources.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD, current state veterinary license, DEA registration, and at least one year of veterinary emergency practice experience. Signing, retention, and relocation package up to $75,000; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) contribution; pet discounts; wellbeing support; CE stipends and career development resources.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.