Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Lead with Purpose | $300K+ Earning Potential | Pasco, WA

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service (MCPES) is a well-established emergency-only hospital serving Washington’s Tri‑Cities region. Since 1996, MCPES has been the go‑to emergency provider within a 2‑4 hour radius, offering a wide variety of challenging cases and fostering a collaborative, award‑winning culture. Our commitment to team wellness, professional growth, and exceptional patient care has earned us national recognition and made MCPES a supportive and thriving workplace.

• Provide clinical leadership for emergency and critical care, ensuring high quality medicine, innovation, and an exceptional client experience.
• Oversee development and maintenance of medical protocols, SOPs, patient safety standards, infection control, and medical record quality.
• Partner with the Hospital Director on patient safety concerns, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital strategy, growth, and service expansion.
• Mentor, coach, and develop DVMs and clinical staff through feedback, performance management, and structured development opportunities.
• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of veterinarians while fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture.
• Participate in and support mentorship programs, including new graduate and ER development initiatives.
• Ensure timely and professional resolution of client and RDVM concerns while strengthening referral relationships.
• Lead doctor meetings and hospital‑wide communication to promote transparency, alignment, and engagement.
• Collaborate on operational priorities including budgeting, equipment planning, regulatory compliance, and controlled substances management.
• Represent the hospital in leadership forums and contribute to broader organizational initiatives.

• Award‑winning culture with a Gold Presidential Award for workplace excellence.
• Veterinary‑specific social worker on staff for mental health support.
• Ongoing leadership and communication training for DVMs and shift leads.
• Case ownership that supports skill development and client continuity.
• Exceptional earning potential and professional growth.

• $300K+ annual earning potential through 23‑25% production (no negative accrual). Production bonus‑eligible based on collections and eligibility criteria.
• Guaranteed minimum of 10 shifts/month (day or swing) with $170K base.
• Shift pay: $1,400 – Day (6am‑6pm); $1,400 – Swing (1pm‑1am); $1,600 – Night (6pm‑6am).
• Medical Director stipend: $1,400/month ($16,800/year).
• Leadership CE allowance: $2,500 annually.
• Benefits 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.
• Licensing, liability insurance, uniforms, memberships covered.
• Relocation assistance available.

Experience over 300 days of sunshine per year in the scenic Tri‑Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland), where outdoor recreation, a thriving economy, and affordable living combine. Enjoy world‑class hiking, boating, and water sports at the confluence of three rivers, plus access to 200+ local wineries. The area boasts excellent schools and a strong community centered on innovation and family life.

An experienced emergency veterinarian with strong surgical skills, passionate about mentorship and leadership, eager to take on or expand your role as a Medical Director.

Make a lasting impact and grow your career with MCPES. Contact for more information or to apply.