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Emergency Medical Director

Lead the medicine. Shape the culture. Make an impact.

Youve mastered emergency medicine now youre ready to guide it.
As the Emergency Medical Director at Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center youll lead a talented team of ER doctors and technicians while continuing to practice hands-on medicine in a fast-paced high-acuity environment.

This is your chance to set the medical vision for one of Southern Californias most trusted emergency hospitals while helping shape the future of emergency care across the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

About Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center

At Crossroads were a 24-hour emergency facility in the heart of Norwalk California providing compassionate high-quality emergency and referral services for the pets and families who rely on us most.

As part of Thrive Pet Healthcares 400 hospital network Crossroads combines the intimacy of a local ER with the resources support and medical excellence of a nationwide community. Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostics digital radiology ultrasonography surgery and a highly skilled support team all built around one shared goal: delivering exceptional emergency care with empathy and expertise.

The Role: Emergency Medical Director

As the Emergency Medical Director youll be both a practicing clinician and an inspiring leader. Youll work side-by-side with your team on the floor (Sunday through Tuesday) while overseeing medical quality supporting team development and partnering with hospital leadership to ensure Crossroads continues to thrive as a center of excellence in emergency medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of medical quality and patient care standards.
• Lead mentor and develop the emergency veterinary team to elevate clinical performance and morale.
• Support recruiting onboarding and retention efforts for veterinarians and support staff.
• Collaborate closely with the Hospital Director and Regional Operations team to align medical standards with hospital goals.
• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care medicine for patients.
• Foster a positive inclusive and learning-focused team culture.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and uphold Thrives core values and medical excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Active or eligible California Veterinary License.
• 510 years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine required.
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• A strong advocate for evidence-based medicine and continuous learning.
• Criticalists (DACVECC) encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $200000$250000 (depending on experience)
• Additional leadership bonuses and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off CE allowance and CE PTO
• Paid parental leave (including pet bereavement)
• Wellness and mental health support through ThriveWell
• Pet perks free exams and discounts at all Thrive hospitals

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Crossroads youll have the autonomy to shape your hospitals medical standards and the support of Thrives national Medical Excellence and Operations teams. Youll join a network of ER leaders specialists and educators who collaborate to innovate and elevate veterinary medicine every day.

Join Us

If youre ready to lead with compassion and excellence and to build the next chapter of emergency care in Southern California wed love to meet you.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare we celebrate diversity and individuality in our teams our clients and our care. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer.