Job Description
Medical Director – Emergency Care Leadership
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center –Kenosha, WI
Ready to Lead the Way?
Are you a passionate ER veterinarian who’s ready to shape hospital culture, inspire a strong medical team, and drive meaningful change? At WVRC Kenosha, we’re looking for a confident and compassionate Medical Director to guide our hospital into its next exciting chapter.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing emergency-focused hospital within a well-established network, while maintaining clinical involvement and driving big-picture progress.
Why You’ll Love Leading Here
- People-First Culture: Work with an engaged, collaborative team that truly supports one another
- Strategic Growth: Shape the medical direction and participate in expanding services and infrastructure
- Flexibility & Balance: Set a schedule that supports both leadership and continued clinical excellence
- Accessible Midwest Living: Located near Lake Michigan—30 min to Milwaukee, 90 min to Chicago
- Strong Compensation Package:
- Minimum base salary of $175,000, with top-of-market 25% production
- $30,000-50,000 annual leadership stipend based on prior experience
- $25,000 signing bonus
- Relocation assistance available
Your Role
As Medical Director, you’ll balance clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, acting as both a role model on the floor and a strategic partner behind the scenes.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care (~75% clinical)
- Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and support our ER doctor team
- Partner with the Hospital Director to shape operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
- Foster team collaboration and a culture of accountability, growth, and trust
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
- Collaborate with Ethos Veterinary Health to access leadership development, clinical education, and research opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- DVM or equivalent and eligibility for a Wisconsin veterinary license
- Emergency medicine experience
- Minimum 2–5 years of leadership experience
- A passion for mentorship and driving medical excellence
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Confidence in making decisions and solving complex problems
- A solutions-focused, adaptable leadership style
What You’ll Get & Where You’ll Work
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match & generous PTO
- CE allowance, licensure & dues covered, mental health and well-being support
- A modern, 12,000 sq ft facility equipped with:
- CT scanner, digital radiology, in-house lab
- On-site radiology services
- Strong support staff and engaged ER team
- Support from Ethos Veterinary Health—a national network offering advanced clinical resources, professional growth programs, and innovative initiatives like Ethos Discovery
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to lead with vision, mentor with heart, and build something impactful, we’d love to talk. Reach out to Heather Kelly at hkelly@ethosvet.com to start the conversation.
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. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at
EthosVet.com.
Our commitments 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.
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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 the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
