Job Description

Lead Clinical Excellence as Medical Director

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center (ASEC) – Melbourne, Florida

Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact on patient care and clinical culture? Animal Specialty & Emergency Center (ASEC) is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to lead our expert team, foster compassionate care, and drive strategic growth in one of Florida’s most desirable coastal communities.

Located in beautiful Melbourne, Florida, ASEC is a hub for progressive emergency and specialty medicine Our commitment is to provide advanced, high-quality care delivered with compassion to every patient and family we serve.

Why ASEC?

ASEC has built a strong reputation as a trusted provider of specialty and 24/7 emergency care. As Medical Director, you’ll guide clinical excellence and help shape the future of the hospital by integrating strategic leadership with hands-on medicine.

You’ll work alongside and support a talented, multidisciplinary team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and highly skilled technicians in a modern, fully equipped facility. We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with referring veterinarians and a collaborative approach that ensures seamless continuity of care for every patient.

About the Role

As Medical Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing medical leadership and vision for the hospital
• Collaborating with the Hospital Director to ensure operational excellence
• Mentoring and developing clinicians to uphold clinical best practices
• Leading quality assurance, continuing education, and case review initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts
• Championing a culture of collaboration, respect, and innovation
• Maintaining a partial clinical caseload to stay actively engaged in patient care
  
  

This role offers the opportunity to influence both the strategic direction of the hospital and the daily delivery of advanced veterinary medicine.

Our Clinical Environment

ASEC delivers cutting-edge care across emergency and specialty services—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our hospital emphasizes:

• Advanced diagnostics and state-of-the-art equipment
• A highly trained, compassionate team committed to evidence-based medicine
• Close collaboration with primary care and referring veterinarians
• A culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and professional fulfillment
• A supportive environment that values work-life balance and clinician wellbeing
  
  

Life in Melbourne, Florida

Live where others vacation! Melbourne offers:

• Beautiful Atlantic beaches just minutes away
• Year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation
• Boating, fishing, surfing, and waterfront dining
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle with strong community feel
• Convenient access to Orlando, theme parks, and international travel
  
  

📩 Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a passionate leader eager to elevate veterinary care and grow with an exceptional team, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and letter of interest to:
Lindsey Hays
LHays@ethosvet.com

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
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Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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