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Medical Director in Riverside, CA Area

Animal Emergency Clinic

Job Description

Join Our Team at Animal Emergency Clinic as Medical Director:

Shape the Future of Emergency Veterinary Care!

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Do you have a passion for mentorship, clinical excellence, and building something extraordinary? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our emergency veterinary hospital as our new Medical Director! If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow with us, we can’t wait to meet you!

What You’ll Bring:

  • Leadership Experience: You’ve demonstrated strong leadership skills and are eager to mentor, guide, and inspire a team of talented professionals.
  • Clinical Expertise: You thrive in an ER setting and are a well-rounded practitioner with solid surgical skills (a major plus!).
  • Passion for Teaching: Whether training incoming doctors, hosting externs, or developing current team members, you’re committed to sharing knowledge and fostering growth.
  • Independent Spirit: You’re confident and capable of taking the reins in a setting that values autonomy and initiative.

Your Role:

  • Clinical Care (~75%): Deliver exceptional medical care to our patients, working closely with our team to provide the best outcomes.
  • Administrative Leadership (~25%): Oversee hospital operations, set clinical standards, develop protocols and guide our practice to new heights.
  • Scheduling Flexibility: Initially focused on overnight and weekend shifts, with the goal of transitioning to a full 24/7 schedule as the hospital grows.

What We Offer:

  • Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 base salary plus production.
  • Leadership Stipend: $50,000 annually.
  • Signing and Relocation incentives available
  • Opportunities for Growth: Shape the future of our hospital and your career with unparalleled autonomy and support.
  • Supportive Network: Benefit from being part of the larger Ethos Veterinary Health network, offering resources and collaboration to support you in your role.
  • Dedicated Hospital Team: Work with a committed group of professionals who value partnership and teamwork.

Our Hospital:

AEC is an AAHA accredited emergency hospital, originally established in 1974. In 2017, we closed our old clinic and opened our new 10,000-square-foot facility, designed by practicing veterinarians to provide the residents of the Inland Empire and surrounding areas with comprehensive emergency veterinary care.

We offer: 

  • Full service in-house laboratory
  • State of the art anesthesiology, monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood testing
  • Digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser 
  • Excellent nursing team to support you being able to provide top-notch patient care
  • We’d love to share more about what makes us special, but there’s just too much to fit in one place. Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to tell you more!

The Area:

Living in Grand Terrace, CA, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to larger urban areas. Nestled between Riverside and Redlands, Grand Terrace is known for its peaceful neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy the benefits of a tranquil lifestyle while being just a short drive from the vibrant cultural and economic opportunities in nearby towns. Plus, with easy access to major highways, Los Angeles and Anaheim are both within reach for day trips, adding even more appeal to this well-located community.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Heather Kelly at hkelly@ethosvet.com  


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.

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.

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Grand Terrace, California, United States

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