Veterinary Medical Director
Avets Specialty & Emergency Trauma Center
Job Description
Lead with Heart at Avets – Medical Director Opportunity
At Avets Specialty and Emergency Trauma Center, leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence. We’re looking for a Veterinary Specialist to step into the role of Medical Director—a dynamic, 50% clinical and 50% administrative position designed for someone ready to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and hospital culture.
You’ll partner closely with our Hospital Administrator to guide a talented team of 18 veterinarians and 2 ECC VTS staff trainers—fostering growth, mentorship, and collaboration at every level. This role comes with a management stipend and lifestyle bonuses that reflect our belief in supporting the whole person behind the professional.
Who We Are
Avets exists to provide state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care for pets—and for the people who love them. That mission is more than words; it’s the foundation of our culture and our commitment to one another.
Our team lives by a set of core values that define how we work together, care for patients, and serve our community:
- Open, timely communication with primary care veterinarians and pet owners
- Empathy in every interaction—treating pets and people as we would our own
- A relentless pursuit of knowledge, shared freely among our team
- Personal responsibility in every detail, grounded in mutual respect
- Pride in providing a clean, comfortable, and well-equipped hospital
We’re proud of the inclusive, team-first environment we’ve built—one that values curiosity, transparency, and heart. We’re growing, we’re evolving, and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to help shape what comes next.
Why Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has undergone a bold transformation—emerging as a national leader in medicine, education, and technology. As Business Insider puts it, “Pittsburgh has reinvented itself as a medical, educational, and, more recently, growing tech hub.” That evolution has landed the city at the top of many best-of lists:
- WalletHub: #3 Best City in America to Live
- Money Magazine: Top City in the Northeast
- Glassdoor: Top City for Job-Seekers
- SmartAsset: #2 Best City for College Graduates
- CNBC: #2 Best City for Millennials
And it’s not just about professional opportunity—Pittsburgh is affordable, too. Salaries are competitive, and with a cost of living that’s 11% lower than the national average, your paycheck goes further.
Love good food? You’re in the right place. Pittsburgh’s culinary scene is a local obsession and a national standout. As VisitPittsburgh.com puts it:
“The city's award-winning chefs, new restaurant concepts and suppliers have moved the restaurant scene forward with fresh ingredients from locally grown, locally raised goods. In Pittsburgh, farm-to-table is not just a saying, it's a way of life.”
If you’re looking to lead with heart, grow a team, and live in a city full of opportunity and character—let’s talk.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Jennifer Harper at jennifer.harper@ethosvet.com
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
