Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

Job Description Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director Opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN Schedule: Full-Time Why Join Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? At Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES), we are seeking a Medical Director to guide our collaborative, expert-driven, and patient-focused hospital into its next chapter of excellence. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, NIVES is more than just a hospital. It's one of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the state, serving pets and their families throughout northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan. As our Medical Director, you'll have the unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership while shaping the future of a thriving, multi-specialty practice. NIVES has been providing exceptional specialty and emergency care for more than 20 years and is AAHA-accredited and the only VECCS Level II Certified veterinary critical care facility in Indiana. Why Choose NIVES? Board-certified specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, and soon-to-be Medical Oncology A dedicated team of 12 experienced emergency veterinarians providing 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year Highly skilled licensed technicians and compassionate support staff A collaborative, referral-based environment focused on delivering the highest standard of patient care State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including CT imaging, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, in-house laboratory services, and a fully staffed ICU offering advanced critical care and transfusion medicine As Medical Director, you'll play a key role in shaping medical standards, mentoring clinicians, fostering an engaging and positive culture, and driving clinical excellence across all departments. Why Fort Wayne? Fort Wayne offers the perfect combination of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides the amenities of a metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Perks & Benefits Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Competitive compensation Sign-on or relocation assistance Health, dental, and vision insurance CE allowance and professional development support Paid time off Retirement savings options Employee assistance programs In your day-to-day, you will: Providing medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital Partnering with the Hospital Director to achieve operational excellence Mentoring and developing a talented team of veterinarians Leading medical quality assurance and continuing education initiatives Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention of exceptional clinicians Promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Maintaining a partial clinical caseload to remain actively involved in patient care What You Bring: Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or medical management experience preferred A passion for fostering collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional patient care Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to building relationships with colleagues and the referring veterinary community Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of Indiana Join Us If you're a collaborative and forward-thinking veterinary leader looking to make a lasting impact while working alongside an exceptional team dedicated to clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr