Description

Job Description

Medical Director - Emergency Veterinarian

Care Center - Cincinnati, OH

Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinarian ready to take the next step into a dynamic leadership role? If you're excited by the opportunity to shape a strong, well-established specialty and emergency hospital, Care Center Cincinnati is ready for you.

About Care Center Cincinnati

Located in the heart of southwest Ohio, Care Center Cincinnati is a bustling, multi-specialty and emergency hospital known for delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a culture of collaboration. As a cornerstone of the veterinary community in the region, our hospital features a highly skilled team, advanced equipment, and strong relationships with referring veterinarians.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll lead a large, skilled team that includes emergency doctors and board-certified specialists. In partnership with the Hospital Director, you'll oversee medical quality, support operational excellence, and foster a positive and professional environment where collaboration thrives.

You'll split your time between clinical work and leadership, maintaining your hands-on emergency skills while mentoring and guiding your team. We're looking for someone who's passionate about team development, forward-thinking medical care, and building strong, trusting relationships-both internally and within the wider veterinary community.

What You'll Bring

• DVM or equivalent degree, and eligibility for Ohio veterinary licensure
• Proven emergency medicine experience
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership or mentoring role
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for driving positive change and medical excellence
• Comfort leading a team that includes specialists

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced leadership training or certification
• Experience mentoring new grads or early-career veterinarians
• Creative problem-solving mindset

What We Offer

• Total annual compensation of $175,000-$200,000, which includes base salary plus a leadership stipend
• Additional production pay on top of base compensation
• Long-term incentive program to reward your leadership and impact
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values your voice
• Strong work-life balance to support your well-being
• Access to a national network of peers and specialists through Ethos Veterinary Health
• Opportunities to participate in leadership development programs, clinical research, and clinical trials
• Support from Ethos' national medical team, including ongoing mentorship and collaboration
• The ability to help shape the future of your hospital with the backing of a supportive and forward-thinking network

Why Cincinnati?

This vibrant and affordable city has it all-award-winning food, a thriving arts and music scene, professional sports, historic charm, and access to incredible outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking for lively nightlife or peaceful parks, Cincinnati delivers.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Email Heather Kelly, LVT at hkelly@ethosvet.com to apply or learn more about this opportunity.

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.