Medical Director

Medical Director$200,000-$250,000 Base Salary + Leadership StipendMedical Director opportunity in Boulder, ColoradoSchedule: Full-TimeWhy Join Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE)At Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE), you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of one of the region's premier specialty and emergency hospitals while remaining actively engaged in clinical practice. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and elevating the standard of specialty medicine.CASE is a 52,000-square-foot specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital purpose-built to foster collaboration across services. Here, interdisciplinary case discussions, daily hospital rounds, and spontaneous consultations are not occasional occurrences, they're part of the culture. As Medical Director, you'll lead an exceptional team of specialists while helping guide strategic growth, clinical excellence, and innovation across the hospital.You'll join a thriving specialty team that includes Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, and Rehabilitation, with continued expansion of specialty services. Through Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll also have opportunities to support research initiatives, clinical trials, mentorship programs, and collaboration across a national network of specialty hospitals.Location HighlightNestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains and just 30 minutes from Denver, Boulder offers an exceptional quality of life. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, world-class hiking, skiing, cycling, and climbing opportunities are just minutes from your doorstep. Boulder also boasts a vibrant culinary scene, thriving arts community, and outstanding schools, making it an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle.Perks & BenefitsBenefits 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 compensationLeadership stipendProSal model with monthly production payouts and no negative accrualSign-on or relocation assistanceHealth, dental, and vision insuranceCE allowance and professional development supportPaid time offRetirement savings optionsEmployee assistance programsOpportunities to participate in clinical trials and research initiativesCollaboration across the Ethos Veterinary Health networkProtected administrative time to support leadership responsibilitiesIn your day-to-day, you will:Lead with clinical excellence and help establish the standard of care across all specialty and emergency services.Partner with hospital leadership to guide strategic growth, service expansion, and long-term hospital development.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, mentorship, and professional growth throughout the organization.Mentor specialists, interns, and emerging leaders while supporting a robust internship program and continuing education initiatives.Champion innovation and help advance programs including minimally invasive procedures, interventional services, and clinical research.Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts as CASE continues to grow its specialty teams.Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership responsibilities with dedicated administrative time.Collaborate closely with specialists across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, and additional services to deliver exceptional patient care.Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.What You BringDVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Colorado veterinary licensure.Board Certification in a veterinary specialty or significant leadership experience within specialty and emergency practice environments.Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, mentorship, and hospital leadership.Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.A passion for continuous learning, team development, and advancing specialty medicine.Join UsAt 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 Jackie Ross at View email address on click.appcast.io Deadline | December 31, 2026