Medical Director - Specialty or Emergency
National Veterinary AssociatesAbout the role
Job Description
Lead with Medicine. Lead with People. Lead with Culture.
Boston West is seeking a Medical Director (Emergency or Specialty) who is energized by both clinical excellence and leadership growth—and who believes that culture is not a side project, but the foundation of great medicine.
At Boston West, we lead with our values. We believe exceptional patient care starts with a supported, collaborative, and respected medical team. Our Medical Director plays a pivotal role in shaping not only how we practice medicine, but how it feels to work here.
We currently provide 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery & Cardiology, with a strategic vision to thoughtfully expand specialty services in partnership with our leadership team.
The Role: What You’ll Do
Medical Quality & Clinical Excellence
- Provide medical leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical innovation
- Develop, maintain, and evolve medical policies, protocols, and best practices
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of continuous learning
- Address patient safety concerns with transparency, accountability, and collaboration
- Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with referring veterinarians (RDVMs)
Team Development & Leadership
- Partner closely with the Hospital Director and clinical managers to foster a team-first, psychologically safe clinical environment
- Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality veterinarians who align with Boston West values
- Conduct annual performance reviews and meaningful quarterly check-ins with DVMs
- Oversee externship and internship education, mentorship, and evaluations
- Support professional growth, CE engagement, and leadership development across the doctor team
Culture, Community & Communication
- Actively model and reinforce a respectful, inclusive, and positive workplace culture
- Foster strong relationships with referring hospitals and the broader veterinary community
- Communicate clearly and consistently with medical staff
- Facilitate and participate in regular medical meetings and leadership forums
- Attend and actively engage in Medical Director Advisory Council (MDAC) meetings
Hospital Operations & Strategic Growth
- Partner with the Hospital Director in day-to-day operations and long-term strategy
- Identify opportunities to strengthen existing services and thoughtfully introduce new ones
- Provide medical input into hospital development, marketing initiatives, and outreach
- Collaborate on equipment, medication, and product selection
- Uphold accountability to best-practice medicine, medical records, and compliance standards
- Participate in leadership training and relationship-building opportunities alongside hospital leadership
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Generous base salary + 25% production
- Additional administrative pay – with a dedicated admin day each week!
- Sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- CE time and CE stipend
As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, our doctors’ benefit from:
- Collaboration with emergency and specialty clinicians across the Ethos network
- Access to 50+ veterinary journals
- Cutting-edge research through
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