Medical Director; Emergency Veterinarian San Francisco Bay Area

Overview

Medical Director – SAGE Redwood City - SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume hospital where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. This role is ideal for a confident, visionary leader ready to inspire a dynamic team, elevate clinical standards, and guide the hospital’s continued growth.

As Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care. You will:

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Work with the Assistant Medical Director to guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical
• 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

• A fast-paced, high-impact hospital with a large, diverse caseload and opportunity to shape clinical programs
• Tight-knit, tenured team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Hospital renovation coming in Q2 of 2026 which includes expanding CCU and ER capacity
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education
• Competitive pay ($300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available

Redwood City, CA

Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. The area features a thriving downtown with diverse dining, shopping, and cultural activities, beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.

Our commitment s to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to applicable local regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.