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Veterinary Emergency Medical Director Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center Location: Rockville, MD 20852 Time Type: Full-Time
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Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center has been the Greater Washington Metropolitan areas trusted destination for advanced veterinary care-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We seamlessly blend the compassionate relationship-driven care you expect from a primary care veterinarian with the precision, speed, and expertise required in emergency and specialty medicine.
Founded in 1976, we are one of the oldest and most respected 24-hour emergency animal hospitals in the country. For nearly five decades, we have proudly served our community, growing alongside it and earning a reputation for clinical excellence, compassion, and reliability when pets need care the most.
Whether a patient requires immediate emergency intervention, advanced diagnostics, surgery, or intensive post-incident monitoring, our dedicated team is always on standby. At Metropolitan, our mission is simple: to bring the wag back to every dogs tail and the purr back to every cats meow.
Our hospital offers comprehensive emergency diagnostic, surgical, and specialized intensive care services. We are supported by a strong local referral network and a collaborative, highly skilled medical team committed to delivering top-quality veterinary medicine.
Our culture is rooted in core values that prioritize:
• An emotionally intelligent and supportive work environment • A healthy work-life balance • Leadership within the veterinary community • Teamwork, respect, and collaboration
OUR HOME Located in central Montgomery County, Rockville consistently ranks as one of Americas best small cities for both work and play. The area offers the charm of a close-knit community with year-round events, excellent schools, abundant parks, and easy access to major employment hubs.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nearby hiking and biking trails, while convenient access to Washington, D.C., makes it easy to experience the nations capital-without the challenges of big-city living. Rockville truly offers the best of both worlds.
Lead. Inspire. Build the future of veterinary medicine.
Were looking for an experienced people-first Veterinary Medical Director to lead our medical team and help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. This role is ideal for a seasoned veterinarian who loves practicing high-quality medicine and finds real fulfillment in developing colleagues, fostering collaboration, and raising the standard of care across the hospital.
What Youll Do:
• Serve as the medical leader and clinical mentor for our veterinary team • Champion excellent medicine, patient care, and medical standards • Coach, develop, and empower veterinarians and support staff at all stages of their careers • Create a culture of learning, trust, and continuous improvement • Partner with hospital leadership on strategic decisions, protocols, and growth initiatives • Balance a primarily leadership-focused role with hands-on medicine, approximately 75 administrative and 25 clinical practice responsibilities • Work a predictable 40-hour work week, allowing time for thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and sustainable work-life balance • Lead by example-combining strategic oversight with clinical credibility
If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please see What Were Looking For.
What Were Looking For
DVM, VMD, or equivalent with an active veterinary license 5 years of clinical veterinary experience Demonstrated passion for mentorship, coaching, and colleague development Strong leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence skills A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and influence others Commitment to high medical standards and ethical, compassionate care
Why Youll Love This Role
• Opportunity to shape medical culture and develop future leaders • A supportive environment that values growth, innovation, and teamwork • The chance to make a meaningful impact beyond individual cases • Competitive compensation and benefits details tailored to experience • A leadership role where your voice, experience, and vision truly matter
If youre ready to take the next step in your career-where leadership, mentorship, and medicine come together-wed love to meet you.
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