Thrive Pet Healthcare

Emergency Veterinary Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university
  • Active or eligible California Veterinary License
  • 5-10+ years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine required
  • Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong advocate for evidence-based medicine and continuous learning
  • Criticalists (DACVECC) encouraged to apply

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 Thrive's core values and medical excellence standards

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Description

Veterinarian - Medical Director

Full Time

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center

Offering up to 50K Sign on bonus

About You

As a key leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive change and growth. Your influence will shape our vision, foster an exceptional culture, and maintain high standards of care. Partnering with the practice manager and leadership team, you'll develop strategies, implement improvements, and guide our hospital towards excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.

State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.

Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center is looking for a Veterinarian - Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About the Hospital

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center is an emergency and referral hospital located in the community it serves focusing on emergency medicine, urgent care, and referral support. Our hospital has a collaborative, team-based work environment and a busy client base. We pride ourselves on quality medicine, clear communication, and compassionate patient care. Reliability, teamwork, and strong clinical judgment are all equally important.

We are open Sunday-Tuesday, with a full-time Medical Director schedule that is on the floor Sunday-Tuesday.

Serving the surrounding communities in the region

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

Support and mentor veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. With our comprehensive support, you'll be empowered to perform at your best. Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.

The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
  • Competitive compensation
  • MD Stipend
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
  • Paid parental and purr-ental leave
  • Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
  • Personalized care for every family-forming journey
  • Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
  • Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
  • Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive's Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey whether you're a vet technician, doctor, or in hospital leadership - at any point in your career.

Plus, we have an innovative Medical Leadership Program that equips you with essential skills in leadership, hospital operations, and medical excellence. It combines self-paced learning, live presentations, and mentorship. With on-demand support and 1:1 mentor buddies, we ensure our medical leaders have the support they need to excel.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at ER [email protected] .

Compensation: $200,000-$250,000 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday-Tuesday (on the floor)

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $200,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a veterinary services company that provides affordable and convenient pet care to pet owners. The company offers a range of services, including vaccinations, wellness exams, and dental care, as well as diagnostic and treatment services for sick or injured pets. Thrive Pet Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care to pets and their owners, and to making pet care accessible to everyone. The company has a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff who are dedicated to providing compassionate care to pets.
Learn more about Thrive Pet Healthcare
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+25%
Revenue
$5 million

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