Medical Director - Port St. Lucie, FL

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In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies, working in an environment where you feel valued, have unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship, and can grow where you want to go in your career.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

Our Medical Directors (MDs) are exceptional emergency veterinarians and criticalists, visionary leaders, and guide each hospital to medical excellence, the VEG Way.

• Establish and maintain a positive culture through team huddles, recognizing achievements and demonstrating appreciation for performance.
• Create a culture where doctors and technicians collaborate to deliver clinically excellent care.
• Lead team meetings with a focus on relationship building, medical quality, team member concerns, hospital performance, and clinical team well‑being.
• Aid growth and development of the doctor team through 1:1 meetings and creation of personalized development plans.
• Head VEG's patient safety initiative to ensure safe and clinically excellent care.
• Establish a strategy for doctor recruitment, candidate experience, and succession planning in collaboration with your talent partner.
• Partner with your market owner to establish and implement a marketing strategy.
• Create and maintain the doctor schedule.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management.
• Unrelenting passion for customer satisfaction through providing the highest medical care.
• Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy preferred.
• Leadership skills training and mentorship experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs.
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people‑centric approach, supporting colleagues and understanding different perspectives.
• Has a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting your team’s accomplishments.
• Strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and committed to long‑term results.
• Curious by; asks insightful questions and continuously seeks learning and growth.

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment.
• Learning and growth focus: VEG‑created clinical and leadership programs, unlimited ER CE + travel stipend.
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family‑building care.
• Flexible work schedules to support life outside of work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Small perks: comfy scrubs, VEG swag, food in the fridge.

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it’s a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.

We are devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

We provide equitable opportunities for growth, inclusive decision‑making, and value everyone’s perspective, aiming to be the world’s veterinary emergency company.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services