Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director to lead clinical standards within a busy 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital in Westminster. This full-time role combines hands-on emergency medicine with responsibility for medical leadership, team development, hospital protocols, and the consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director while remaining actively involved in emergency consultations, diagnostics, surgery, trauma management, and critical case oversight. This position is well suited to a confident clinician who enjoys mentoring colleagues, improving hospital processes, and setting a strong example in both medicine and client communication.
Qualifications Needed:
- At least one year of practical experience within an emergency veterinary setting.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
- Current Colorado veterinary licence in good standing.
- Active DEA registration or the ability to obtain and maintain registration.
- Strong emergency diagnostic, medical, and surgical capabilities.
- Confidence supporting pets experiencing severe illness, injury, stress, or pain.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, clinicians, and hospital staff.
- Leadership skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Understanding of veterinary hospital operations and financial performance would be advantageous.
- Commitment to ethical decision-making and compassionate patient care.
- Ability to manage physically demanding clinical duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Dedication to ongoing education and the development of others.
Package:
- Medical Director stipend in addition to the base salary.
- Signing and retention incentives available up to $75,000.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Continuing education allowance with access to career development resources.
- Paid parental leave covering birth, adoption, and foster placement.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer contributions.
- Team member discounts on veterinary care.
- Access to 24-hour employee assistance and emotional wellbeing support.
- Calm app membership provided.
- Financial hardship support through an employee relief fund.
- Clinical autonomy within a well-supported emergency hospital.
- Opportunities to grow as a medical leader and develop the wider veterinary team.
