Medical Director

Shape the Future of Emergency Medicine in the Shenandoah Valley

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center (VVERC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Director to lead our team in Winchester, VA . This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful leadership by guiding a well-established hospital that’s deeply committed to patient care, team wellness, and continuous improvement.

Why VVERC?

VVERC has proudly served Winchester and its surrounding communities for over 25 years. As a part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, we continue to invest in people, equipment, and culture. Here’s what sets us apart:

• $90K in total sign-on incentives
• Choice of ProSal or salary-only compensation models with leadership stipends and bonuses
• Student loan stipend for qualified candidates
• One full week off per month with our rotating schedule
• No ER non-compete

We’re also partnered with the Ethos Community Team, working together to sustain a culture of mental wellness, positivity, and collaboration.

Our Team Commitment

We hold ourselves to high standards through our Team Agreements, which focus on:

• Enthusiastically offering help
• Practicing compassion and proactive communication
• Taking ownership and being accountable
• Supporting each other as one team, with space for both focus and fun
• Practicing self-care, expressing appreciation, and celebrating wins

What You’ll Do:

As Medical Director, you’ll partner with the Hospital Director and collaborate closely with our Ethos Veterinary Health leadership teams to:

• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for a team of experienced and passionate emergency veterinarians.
• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive work environment that empowers all team members.
• Develop and refine medical protocols, ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Play a central role in our ER mentorship program, helping grow the next generation of emergency clinicians.
• Take on approximately 75% clinical and 25% administrative responsibilities, balancing hands-on medicine with strategic leadership.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in emergency veterinary medicine
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with hospital and field operations teams
• Passion for mentorship, education, and professional development
• Ability to champion and support hospital culture, communication, and accountability
• Commitment to regulatory excellence and protocol standardization

About Winchester

Located in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Winchester offers historic charm, four-season living, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Harper’s Ferry, and scenic hiking, wineries, and rivers. Whether you’re floating down the Potomac in the summer or enjoying fall foliage, Winchester is the kind of place that feels like home.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey while practicing exceptional medicine, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Sarah Harvey , LVT at [email protected]