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Norwalk, California

Emergency Care - Medical Director - Norwalk, CA

Veterinary MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K - $250K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Emergency Care - Medical Director - Norwalk, {State_Code}

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its emergency department, oversee medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who thrives under pressure, excels in critical decision-making, and is prepared to guide a team through complex emergency and critical care cases.

This hospital is open to considering experienced emergency veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior leadership role, overseeing clinical standards, emergency protocols, and working collaboratively with the practice manager and leadership team.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.

  • Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
  • Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
  • A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
  • Proven leadership experience, preferably within emergency or critical care settings.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

  • Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  • Ability to lead in high-pressure, fast-paced emergency environments.
  • Expertise in emergency medicine, triage, and critical care protocols.
  • Providing leadership and mentorship to emergency veterinarians and support staff.
  • Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  • Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  • Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
  • Strong decision-making, efficiency, and resilience under pressure.
  • Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

  • A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  • The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  • A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.

Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!

  • Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  • Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  • Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  • Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
  • If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us at: blake@usvta.com and he'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the emergency department, oversee medical operations, and ensure high standards of patient and client care. They are responsible for guiding the team through complex cases, managing clinical protocols, and collaborating with leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited institution and possess an active state license. Proven leadership experience in emergency or critical care settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical operationsCommunicationProtocol developmentTeam managementHigh-pressure environment management

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $203k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$763k
Typical market rent
$2,697/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Paid PTO and Parental Leave
Retirement plans with company match
Discounted veterinary care