Lead emergency veterinary medicine onsite at VEG as a full-time Medical Director, combining critical case management with people-focused hospital leadership.
VEG seeks an Emergency Medical Director to guide medical excellence across a 24/7 hospital. You will support doctors and nurses, strengthen patient safety, develop teams, and uphold VEG’s customer-centred care. The position requires a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree, plus substantial emergency experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish a positive culture through huddles, recognition, and appreciation
Lead meetings focused on quality, performance, and team well-being
Develop doctors through one-to-one meetings and personalized plans
Head patient safety initiatives and ensure clinically excellent care
Maintain schedules, recruitment strategy, and regulatory compliance
Requirements:
DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
Five-plus years of traditional 24/7 emergency experience
Critical case management experience
Emergency surgery or endoscopy training preferred
Availability for rotating nights, weekends, and holidays
Bring emergency veterinary expertise, mentorship, and patient safety leadership to guide VEG teams and deliver exceptional care.
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Emergency Veterinary Medical Director • kelowna, regional district of central okanagan, Canada