National Veterinary Associates
Job Description
Emergency Medical
Director\nOpportunity
at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital – Laurel, MD
Position Summary:
The ER\nMedical Director at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital plays a pivotal leadership role\nwithin the Emergency Department, responsible for upholding the highest\nstandards of patient care, supporting clinical team development, and\ncontributing to operational efficiency and medical excellence. This role\ninvolves close collaboration with hospital leadership and the joint venture\npartners to ensure the delivery of progressive, gold-standard care while\nfostering a culture of mentorship, accountability, and growth. Why Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital? Nestled\nconveniently
between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our 18,000-square-foot,\nstate-of-the-art facility has served as a trusted cornerstone of the community\nfor over 70 years. With a compassionate and dedicated team of ER doctors and\ngeneral practitioners, we provide exceptional care around the clock (24/7/365).\nWe are committed to providing the best veterinary care available to animals in\nDC, Maryland and Virginia. Key\nResponsibilities:
Clinical Leadership &
Medical\nOversight: \n \n Maintain and\nenforce the gold-standard of patient care, clinical protocols, and client\nservice. \n \n Actively\nreview ER doctor SOAP notes, surgical techniques, diagnostic
decisions,\ntreatment
plans, and client communication to ensure quality and consistency. \n \n Provide\nconstructive
feedback and coaching to support ongoing professional development\nof ER doctors.
Departmental Collaboration: \n \n Attend\nbiweekly ER department manager meetings and contribute to
strategic\ndiscussions. \n \n Collaborate\nwith the ER Director and leadership team to implement new protocols and\ndepartment initiatives.
Medical Advancement &
Protocol\nDevelopment: \n \n Research\ncurrent best practices and emerging trends in veterinary emergency medicine. \n \n Present\nclinical updates and recommendations to the General Manager and
Managing\nVeterinarian ; upon alignment, coordinate with the ER Director to implement\nupdates into practice. \n \n Assist in\nthe development, review, and deployment of medical protocols that improve ER\nflow and treatment outcomes.
Mentorship & Team Development: \n \n Support the\nonboarding and mentorship of new ER doctors, providing guidance and feedback\nwith direction from General Manager, Managing Veterinarian, and Joint Venture\nPartners. \n \n Offer input\nand support in conducting annual performance evaluations for ER doctors.
Client Communication & Support Assist in\nresolving client concerns and complaints related to medical care, in\ncollaboration with General Manager and Managing Veterinarian as needed.
Scheduling & Administrative Duties: Coordinate\nand manage the ER DVM holiday schedule to ensure adequate and fair coverage. \n \n Qualifications:
Active\nveterinary license in good standing \n \n Minimum of 5\nyears of clinical experience in emergency veterinary medicine \n \n Prior\nleadership or management experience preferred \n \n Strong\ncommunication,
mentorship, and organizational skills \n \n Commitment\nto continuing education and evidence-based medicine
Compensation: \n
Base salary of $200,000- $250,000 \n
\n
Production-based bonuses \n
\n
Generous sign on bonus \n
Benefits: \n
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and\n liability insurance \n
Generous CE allowance \n
401k with match \n
Flexible, predictable, consistent schedule \n Apply Today! If you’re\nlooking for an opportunity where you can provide excellent care in a\nsupportive, team-oriented environment, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is the place\nfor you. We believe in treating our employees fairly, supporting
professional\ngrowth,
and providing a balanced and fulfilling work life. Join us\nin delivering top-tier veterinary care and making a difference in the lives of\npets and their families!
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Emergency Medical
Director\nOpportunity
at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital – Laurel, MD
Position Summary:
The ER\nMedical Director at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital plays a pivotal leadership role\nwithin the Emergency Department, responsible for upholding the highest\nstandards of patient care, supporting clinical team development, and\ncontributing to operational efficiency and medical excellence. This role\ninvolves close collaboration with hospital leadership and the joint venture\npartners to ensure the delivery of progressive, gold-standard care while\nfostering a culture of mentorship, accountability, and growth. Why Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital? Nestled\nconveniently
between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our 18,000-square-foot,\nstate-of-the-art facility has served as a trusted cornerstone of the community\nfor over 70 years. With a compassionate and dedicated team of ER doctors and\ngeneral practitioners, we provide exceptional care around the clock (24/7/365).\nWe are committed to providing the best veterinary care available to animals in\nDC, Maryland and Virginia. Key\nResponsibilities:
Clinical Leadership &
Medical\nOversight: \n \n Maintain and\nenforce the gold-standard of patient care, clinical protocols, and client\nservice. \n \n Actively\nreview ER doctor SOAP notes, surgical techniques, diagnostic
decisions,\ntreatment
plans, and client communication to ensure quality and consistency. \n \n Provide\nconstructive
feedback and coaching to support ongoing professional development\nof ER doctors.
Departmental Collaboration: \n \n Attend\nbiweekly ER department manager meetings and contribute to
strategic\ndiscussions. \n \n Collaborate\nwith the ER Director and leadership team to implement new protocols and\ndepartment initiatives.
Medical Advancement &
Protocol\nDevelopment: \n \n Research\ncurrent best practices and emerging trends in veterinary emergency medicine. \n \n Present\nclinical updates and recommendations to the General Manager and
Managing\nVeterinarian ; upon alignment, coordinate with the ER Director to implement\nupdates into practice. \n \n Assist in\nthe development, review, and deployment of medical protocols that improve ER\nflow and treatment outcomes.
Mentorship & Team Development: \n \n Support the\nonboarding and mentorship of new ER doctors, providing guidance and feedback\nwith direction from General Manager, Managing Veterinarian, and Joint Venture\nPartners. \n \n Offer input\nand support in conducting annual performance evaluations for ER doctors.
Client Communication & Support Assist in\nresolving client concerns and complaints related to medical care, in\ncollaboration with General Manager and Managing Veterinarian as needed.
Scheduling & Administrative Duties: Coordinate\nand manage the ER DVM holiday schedule to ensure adequate and fair coverage. \n \n Qualifications:
Active\nveterinary license in good standing \n \n Minimum of 5\nyears of clinical experience in emergency veterinary medicine \n \n Prior\nleadership or management experience preferred \n \n Strong\ncommunication,
mentorship, and organizational skills \n \n Commitment\nto continuing education and evidence-based medicine
Compensation: \n
Base salary of $200,000- $250,000 \n
\n
Production-based bonuses \n
\n
Generous sign on bonus \n
Benefits: \n
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and\n liability insurance \n
Generous CE allowance \n
401k with match \n
Flexible, predictable, consistent schedule \n Apply Today! If you’re\nlooking for an opportunity where you can provide excellent care in a\nsupportive, team-oriented environment, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is the place\nfor you. We believe in treating our employees fairly, supporting
professional\ngrowth,
and providing a balanced and fulfilling work life. Join us\nin delivering top-tier veterinary care and making a difference in the lives of\npets and their families!
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