Job Description

Emergency Medical Director

Full-time opportunity in Somers, WI

Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital- Kenosha/Somers

• People-First Culture: Work with an engaged, collaborative team that truly supports one another
• Strategic Growth: Shape the medical direction and participate in expanding services and infrastructure
• Flexibility & Balance: Set a schedule that supports both leadership and continued clinical excellence
• Accessible Midwest Living: Located near Lake Michigan-30 min to Milwaukee, 90 min to Chicago
• Strong Compensation Package:
• Minimum base salary of $175,000, with top-of-market 25% production
• $30,000-50,000 annual leadership stipend based on prior experience
• $25,000 signing bonus
• Relocation assistance available

Location Highlight

Somers offers a relaxed suburban feel with plenty of space and easy access to both Milwaukee and Chicago. Located near Lake Michigan and surrounded by parks, trails, and outdoor recreation, it's a great option for those who want a quieter place to live while still being close to larger cities, dining, entertainment, and amenities. View our local guide HERE.

Perks & Benefits

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

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

As Medical Director, you'll balance clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, acting as both a role model on the floor and a strategic partner behind the scenes.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care (~75% clinical)
• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and support our ER doctor team
• Partner with the Hospital Director to shape operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Foster team collaboration and a culture of accountability, growth, and trust
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Collaborate with Ethos Veterinary Health to access leadership development, clinical education, and research opportunities

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent and eligibility for a Wisconsin veterinary license
• Emergency medicine experience
• Minimum 2-5 years of leadership experience
• A passion for mentorship and driving medical excellence
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Confidence in making decisions and solving complex problems
• A solutions-focused, adaptable leadership style

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner- Heather Kelly, LVT at hkelly@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.