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Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

$200k

Sage Campbell

Emergency Department Medical Director – SAGE Campbell

SAGE Campbell is seeking an experienced ER Medical Director to join a busy, well-established hospital where you can make a real impact on patient care and team growth. This role is a great fit for a supportive, hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating with clinicians, and helping the hospital continue to thrive.

Your Role

As ER Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care. You will:

  • Oversee ER medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
  • Partner with the Hospital Director and Specialty Medical Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
  • Guide and support experienced ER doctors while helping to mentor new ER doctors through our ER Immerse mentorship program
  • Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
  • Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
  • Duty split: ~75% clinical/ ~25% administrative
    • 4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day

What We’re Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
  • 4+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
  • Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
  • Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

The Campbell Difference:

  • Renovation completed last year on our space substantially expanded our ER floorspace and upgraded our facilities
  • Very warm, collegiate group ofemergency and specialist colleagues who are supportive and approachable
  • Talented nursing team capable of advanced procedures such as central line placement, arterial blood gas sampling, and ventilator support. Nurses are regularly trained/refreshed in anesthesia and CPR.
  • Low patient to nurse ratio in our CCU with commitment to top quality, compassionate in-hospital critical patient care. 
  • Great clientele with a lot of opportunities to develop treatment plans and workup your cases 
  • Quality diagnostics and treatment offerings including full onsite lab, specialty or radiology level ultrasound 6 days per week, POCUS, ventilator support, high flow oxygen, access to CT scan
  • Enjoy down-the-hall access to our amazing Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Physical Rehabilitation departments.
  • Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education

Location:

Campbell, CA, is a charming city located in the metropolitan area of the S outh Bay Area, just north of the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and within an hour’s drive to the ocean. Nestled near the foothills, it's perfect for those who love the outdoors, and offers great hiking and scenic landscapes. Campbell enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate year around, but the ski slopes are highly accessible and within a few hours’ drive. Campbell boasts a vibrant community with a lively farmers market, local festivals, and walkable areas filled with unique shops and eateries. 

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay ($200,000 base plus production and an annual leadership stiped which bring your take home pay to $300,000+) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available—pack your bags and join our team!
  • Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life, long-term and short-term disability income protection, voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, professional liability insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, continuing education, professional development and more!

To apply for this role today, or to discuss further, contact Heather Kelly, LVT at View email address on nva.avature.net

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