? Apply in 3 Minutes! Medical Director - ER

Company: National Veterinary Associates
Location: Laurel
Posted on: July 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Emergency Medical Director/nOpportunity at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital – Laurel, MDPosition Summary: The ER/nMedical Director at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital plays a pivotal leadership role/nwithin the Emergency Department, responsible for upholding the highest/nstandards of patient care, supporting clinical team development, and/ncontributing to operational efficiency and medical excellence. This role/ninvolves close collaboration with hospital leadership and the joint venture/npartners to ensure the delivery of progressive, gold-standard care while/nfostering a culture of mentorship, accountability, and growth. Why Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital? Nestled/nconveniently between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our 18,000-square-foot,/nstate-of-the-art facility has served as a trusted cornerstone of the community/nfor over 70 years. With a compassionate and dedicated team of ER doctors and/ngeneral practitioners, we provide exceptional care around the clock (24/7/365)./nWe are committed to providing the best veterinary care available to animals in/nDC, Maryland and Virginia. Key/nResponsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Medical/nOversight: /n /n - Maintain and/nenforce the gold-standard of patient care, clinical protocols, and client/nservice. /n /n - Actively/nreview ER doctor SOAP notes, surgical techniques, diagnostic decisions,/ntreatment plans, and client communication to ensure quality and consistency. /n /n - Provide/nconstructive feedback and coaching to support ongoing professional development/nof ER doctors. Departmental Collaboration: /n /n - Attend/nbiweekly ER department manager meetings and contribute to strategic/ndiscussions. /n /n - Collaborate/nwith the ER Director and leadership team to implement new protocols and/ndepartment initiatives. Medical Advancement & Protocol/nDevelopment: /n /n - Research/ncurrent best practices and emerging trends in veterinary emergency medicine. /n /n - Present/nclinical updates and recommendations to the General Manager and Managing/nVeterinarian; upon alignment, coordinate with the ER Director to implement/nupdates into practice. /n /n - Assist in/nthe development, review, and deployment of medical protocols that improve ER/nflow and treatment outcomes. Mentorship & Team Development: /n /n - Support the/nonboarding and mentorship of new ER doctors, providing guidance and feedback/nwith direction from General Manager, Managing Veterinarian, and Joint Venture/nPartners. /n /n - Offer input/nand support in conducting annual performance evaluations for ER doctors. Client Communication & Support - Assist in/nresolving client concerns and complaints related to medical care, in/ncollaboration with General Manager and Managing Veterinarian as needed. Scheduling & Administrative Duties: - Coordinate/nand manage the ER DVM holiday schedule to ensure adequate and fair coverage. /n /n Qualifications: - Active/nveterinary license in good standing /n /n - Minimum of 5/nyears of clinical experience in emergency veterinary medicine /n /n - Prior/nleadership or management experience preferred /n /n - Strong/ncommunication, mentorship, and organizational skills /n /n - Commitment/nto continuing education and evidence-based medicine Compensation: /n - Base salary of $200,000- $250,000 /n /n - Production-based bonuses /n /n - Generous sign on bonus /n Benefits: /n - Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and/n liability insurance /n - Generous CE allowance /n - 401k with match /n - Flexible, predictable, consistent schedule /n Apply Today! If you’re/nlooking for an opportunity where you can provide excellent care in a/nsupportive, team-oriented environment, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is the place/nfor you. We believe in treating our employees fairly, supporting professional/ngrowth, and providing a balanced and fulfilling work life. Join us/nin delivering top-tier veterinary care and making a difference in the lives of/npets and their families! /n/n/n/n/n/n /n/n

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