Emergency Medical Director

Job Description

Medical Director – Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville
Emergency-Only HospitalReady to take the next step in your leadership journey?
VSH Roseville is seeking a Medical Director to lead our emergency team and help shape the future of our growing hospital.As Medical Director, you’ll play a key role in supporting a high-performing team, promoting clinical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, compassionate environment. With a brand-new 21,000 sq ft hospital and continued growth ahead, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a modern, ER-focused facility.Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Leadership position with the opportunity to guide clinical development, culture, and hospital growth
• Competitive compensation around ~$200,000 annually (plus production)
• Medical Director stipend $25,000- 35,000 in addition to base salary and production 
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation support
• Truly flexible scheduling with dedicated administrative time built in
• Incentives available for overnight or additional clinical shifts if desired
• Supported by a collaborative team of experienced ER doctors and technicians

Your Role as Medical Director:

• Provide clinical leadership for emergency and critical care, ensuring high quality medicine, innovation, and an exceptional client experience• Partner with the Hospital Director on patient safety concerns, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital strategy, growth, and service expansion• Mentor, coach, and develop DVMs and clinical staff through feedback, performance management, and structured development opportunities• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of veterinarians while fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture• Participate in and support mentorship programs, including new graduate and ER development initiatives• Ensure timely and professional resolution of client and RDVM concerns while strengthening referral relationships• Lead doctor meetings and hospital-wide communication to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement• Collaborate on operational priorities including budgeting, equipment planning, regulatory compliance, and controlled substances management• Represent the hospital in leadership forums and contribute to broader organizational initiatives
• Oversee development and maintenance of medical protocols, SOPs, patient safety standards, infection control, and medical record quality

What’s New at VSH Roseville?We recently opened our new, 21,000 sq ft hospital, featuring:

• A large ICU with space for 40+ patients
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities including CT
• A team of dedicated emergency veterinarians and skilled technicians
• A strong culture of support, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Why Roseville?Just outside Sacramento, Roseville blends suburban comfort with access to outdoor adventures, great food, and top-rated schools. Whether you're into hiking, biking, brunch, or just a relaxed pace of life—you'll feel right at home.Who We Are:Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville is a 24/7 emergency-only hospital and proud member of the Ethos Veterinary Health network. That means access to national support, modern resources, and career development opportunities—while maintaining a local hospital culture our team truly values.Let’s Connect!Interested in learning more or just want to explore the opportunity further?
Reach out to Brianna Lotierzo-Huff at
📧 brianna.huff@ethosvet.com
We’d love to hear from you—confidential conversations welcome! Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
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