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Description & Requirements
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