Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Medical Director – Emergency Veterinarian Care Center – Dayton, OH Are you a skilled Emergency Veterinarian with a passion for leadership? Do you want to help grow a strong, collaborative hospital and make a lasting impact on your team, clients, and community? Care Center Dayton is seeking a Medical Director to guide our talented doctors and shape the future of our practice.

About Care Center Dayton Care Center Dayton is a specialty and emergency hospital located in Ohio’s Miami Valley, just an hour north of Cincinnati and west of Columbus. We are a close-knit, dedicated team focused on high-quality care and a positive, supportive work culture.

Though smaller than our sister hospital in Cincinnati, our Dayton location operates independently with the agility and camaraderie of a close community. We’re looking for a leader who’s energized by the opportunity to guide, build, and inspire.

The Opportunity As Medical Director, you’ll lead our ER team and specialists in a collaborative environment. You’ll balance clinical shifts with leadership responsibilities—offering mentorship, upholding medical excellence, and helping to shape hospital growth.

We’re excited to welcome a trailblazer: someone who enjoys building strong teams, fostering a positive culture, and embracing opportunities to innovate and grow.

What You’ll Bring

• DVM or equivalent degree, with Ohio veterinary license (or eligibility)
• Emergency medicine background
• 3–5+ years of leadership or mentoring experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team
• Confidence overseeing a team that includes specialists

Nice-to-Haves

• Leadership coursework or certifications
• Experience building or shaping medical teams
• A collaborative spirit and proactive 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 Dayton? Dayton offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city amenities. Enjoy a low cost of living, charming neighborhoods, and a growing food and arts scene—plus easy access to outdoor adventures and nearby cities like Cincinnati and Columbus.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Email Heather Kelly, LVT at [email protected] 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.