Medical Director; Emergency Veterinarian or Specialist

Job Title

Medical Director

Bowie, MD (within 30 minutes of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis)

• Previous Lead Veterinarian, Medical Director, or other applicable leadership experience
• Values integrity, exhibits superior communication, displays excellent client service and patient care
• Collaborative leader who will match and embrace DCES’s culture

We understand that work-life balance is critical to your well‑being. We have designed the schedule as follows:

• 4‑day work week, with a minimum of 50 % of time spent on administrative duties
• Full‑time position; further schedule details will be discussed during interview

Competitive compensation package includes:

• Base salary and monthly production bonus with earning potential of $275k+ annually and no negative accrual
• Continuing education allowance of $3k annually, plus an additional week of PTO for learning focus
• 3 weeks of vacation annually, with additional sick time accrual
• 1 additional Wellness Day Off annually
• Generous signing and relocation bonus, tiered retention bonuses over 3 years
• Competitive relief pay for voluntary relief shifts outside normal schedule
• Generous discounts on personal pets

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement fund with employer match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Free mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program
• State license, DEA, AVMA or other specialty dues paid by hospital
• No non‑compete

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (DCES) is a 24‑hour multi‑specialty and emergency hospital. We are seeking a full‑time Medical Director to provide medical leadership, manage associate and lead veterinarians, and assure regulatory compliance. The Medical Director will create an environment of teamwork, deliver high‑quality medicine sustainably and efficiently, and collaborate with the Hospital Leadership Team on financial performance, operating and capital budgeting, and business growth.

Send resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest to Amanda Schultz at

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 regulations, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.