Medical Director - ER

Emergency

Medical Director Opportunity at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital –

Laurel,

MD Position

Summary : The ER

Medical Director at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital plays a pivotal

leadership role within the Emergency Department, responsible for

upholding the highest standards of patient care, supporting

clinical team development, and contributing to operational

efficiency and medical excellence. This role involves close

collaboration with hospital leadership and the joint venture

partners to ensure the delivery of progressive, gold-standard care

while fostering a culture of mentorship, accountability, and

growth.

Why

Rocky Gorge Animal

Hospital?

Nestled

conveniently between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our

18,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility has served as a

trusted cornerstone of the community for over 70 years. With a

compassionate and dedicated team of ER doctors and general

practitioners, we provide exceptional care around the clock

(24 / 7 / 365). We are committed to providing the best veterinary care

available to animals in DC, Maryland and

Virginia.

Key

Responsibilities : Clinical

Leadership & Medical

Oversight : Maintain

and enforce the gold-standard of patient care, clinical protocols,

and client

service.

Actively

review ER doctor SOAP notes, surgical techniques, diagnostic

decisions, treatment plans, and client communication to ensure

quality and

consistency.

Provide

constructive feedback and coaching to support ongoing professional

development of ER

doctors.

Departmental

Collaboration : Attend

biweekly ER department manager meetings and contribute to strategic

discussions.

Collaborate

with the ER Director and leadership team to implement new protocols

and department

initiatives.

Medical

Advancement & Protocol

Development : Research

current best practices and emerging trends in veterinary emergency

medicine.

Present

clinical updates and recommendations to the General Manager and

Managing Veterinarian; upon alignment, coordinate with the ER

Director to implement updates into

practice.

Assist

in the development, review, and deployment of medical protocols

that improve ER flow and treatment

outcomes.

Mentorship

& Team

Development : Research

the onboarding and mentorship of new ER doctors, providing guidance

and feedback with direction from General Manager, Managing

Veterinarian, and Joint Venture

Partners.

Offer

input and support in conducting annual performance evaluations for

ER

doctors.

Client

Communication &

Support

Assist

in resolving client concerns and complaints related to medical

care, in collaboration with General Manager and Managing

Veterinarian as

needed.

Scheduling

& Administrative

Duties : Coordinate

and manage the ER DVM holiday schedule to ensure adequate and fair

coverage.

Qualifications : Active

veterinary license in good

standing

Minimum

of 5 years of clinical experience in emergency veterinary

medicine

Prior

leadership or management experience

preferred

Strong

communication, mentorship, and organizational

skills

Commitment

to continuing education and evidence-based

medicine

Compensation : Base

salary of $200,000- $250,000

Production-based

bonuses

Generous

sign on bonus

Benefits : Comprehensive

benefits : health, dental, and liability

insurance

Generous CE

allowance

401k with

match

Flexible,

predictable, consistent

schedule

Apply

Today!

If

you’re looking for an opportunity where you can provide excellent

care in a supportive, team-oriented environment, Rocky Gorge Animal

Hospital is the place for you. We believe in treating our employees

fairly, supporting professional growth, and providing a balanced

and fulfilling work

life.

Join us in

delivering top-tier veterinary care and making a difference in the

lives of pets and their

families!