Lead exceptional medicine. Help a dedicated team thrive.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Specialty Medical Director in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Bring your expertise in Emergency and Critical Care, Small Animal Surgery, or Small Animal Internal Medicine to a role that combines clinical practice, medical leadership, and team development. Leadership experience is preferred but not required.
WHY CASE
- Serving companion animals with exceptional care and personalized service since 1997.
- The only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, with a diverse caseload.
- Established emergency care, internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians supporting a collaborative approach to inpatient and outpatient care.
- Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including on-site CT imaging.
- Local medical autonomy and hospital culture, backed by PetVet Care Centers’ national resources.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Pay range: $200,000–$280,000.
- Additional compensation through an annual Medical Director stipend.
- Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement.
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
- Team member pet discounts.
- Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- CE stipends and career development resources.
- Grant Circle relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT
- Set medical standards and policies, promote progressive veterinary care, and help hospital services work as one team while continuing to see patients.
- Partner with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director, mentor veterinarians, coach performance, conduct doctor meetings, and lead DVM candidate interviews.
- Promote clear client and doctor communication, effective patient-care handoffs, and complete, accurate medical records.
- Manage controlled drugs, review medical supply requests, recommend inventory additions, and budget for equipment with cost and return-on-investment estimates.
- Address patient-care problems, client and referral-partner concerns, and veterinary or board complaints; recommend resolutions.
- Help ensure compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards.
- Identify new services, monitor practice performance and revenue, and work with the Hospital Manager on improvements and staffing contingency plans. Perform other duties assigned by management.
LIFE IN CRYSTAL LAKE
About 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Crystal Lake offers city amenities with small-town charm and a welcoming community—a place to build both your career and your life beyond the hospital.
READY TO LEAD THE NEXT CHAPTER?
Apply through the PetVet careers link provided with this posting. Julia Stephens is the recruiting contact for this opportunity.
You care for pets. We care for you.
ABOUT PETVET CARE CENTERS
PetVet’s mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through exceptional, compassionate care. With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, PetVet combines local leadership and medical autonomy with national resources, career development, and a collaborative Culture of Care for team members, pets, and clients.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.
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