Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian Job, Westminster, Colorado, USA

The Vet Service • Full-time • Westminster, Colorado, United States • 1w ago

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency-focused Small Animal Medical Director to lead clinical standards within a high-volume, round-the-clock emergency setting. This role is suited to a confident emergency clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys balancing hands-on case management with guiding medical direction and team performance.

The position combines active emergency caseload involvement with leadership responsibility, allowing the Medical Director to mentor veterinarians, shape emergency protocols, and promote consistency across all shifts. This opportunity offers scope to influence hospital culture, support clinical excellence, and maintain a sustainable working rhythm within an established emergency service.

Qualifications Needed:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) with an active state veterinary license
Significant experience in emergency or critical care small animal practice
Strong clinical judgement in high-pressure and urgent care scenarios
Clear and confident communicator with leadership capability
Commitment to maintaining high medical, ethical, and patient care standards

Package:

Senior emergency leadership role combining clinical practice with medical oversight
Structured rota designed to support work-life balance within emergency medicine
Opportunity to influence emergency protocols and clinical workflows
Leadership-focused professional development support
Continuing education support aligned with emergency and critical care medicine
Collaborative environment with experienced emergency and support teams
Autonomy appropriate to senior emergency leadership responsibilities
Stability within a long-established emergency service
Supportive structure designed to promote sustainable long-term leadership