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Medical Director - Cornelius, NC
About the Role
Veterinary emergency medical director. Nights, weekends, holidays required. Cornelius, NC. DVM required.
Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Veterinary Medical Director – Cornelius, NC in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States. ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- $2,500/year Travel Stipend for Credentialed VEGgies
- 401K Match
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
- QPR Training
- Free Therapy or Counseling
- Equity Eligible After One Year
- Unlimited ER CE + Travel Stipend
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the hospital team to ensure medical excellence, foster a positive culture, and oversee clinical performance. They are responsible for doctor recruitment, scheduling, patient safety initiatives, and professional development of the veterinary staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and possess at least 5 years of traditional 24/7 emergency experience. Strong leadership, mentorship skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 65% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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