Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Emergency Department Medical Director

$200,000 plus $100,000 annual leadership stipend plus production incentive
Full-time opportunity in Campbell, CA
Schedule: 4-day workweek with 3 clinical days and 1 admin day

Why Join 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.

The Campbell Difference:

• Renovation completed last year on our space substantially expanded our ER floorspace and upgraded our facilities
• Very warm, collegiate group of emergency 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.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

To learn more about what matters to us at Sage click here.

Location Highlight

Campbell, CA, is a charming city located in the metropolitan area of the South 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.

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:

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

• 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 You Bring

• 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

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner- Heather Kelly at View email address on nva.avature.net .