Specialty Medical Director

About the Role

As a clinical leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive change and medical excellence. In collaborative partnership with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership team, you will guide the hospital's medical standards, support hospital performance, and foster a positive, collaborative culture. Central to this role is your active involvement in recruiting and retaining top veterinary talent, coaching and developing associate DVMs, and upholding high standards of patient care. You'll mentor and develop associate veterinarians, support hospital operations through effective leadership and data-informed decision making, and play a key part in shaping clinical excellence and team engagement — all while modeling Thrive Pet Healthcare's Core Values. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Advanced Veterinary Care is a dynamic multi-specialty and 24/7 ER group focused on excellent medicine and building relationships in the veterinary community. Established in 2008 as the first specialty practice in Salt Lake City, services include Emergency, Surgery, and Cardiology, with an emphasis on continuing education, training for support staff and local vets. The practice seeks candidates with strong communication, empathy, and enthusiasm.

Salt Lake City offers majestic mountains meeting urban excitement: winter skiing on the Wasatch Range, summer hiking trails, and a vibrant city life with gourmet food trucks, live music, and a friendly atmosphere.

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s network of 400 clinics nationwide provides an exceptional community of veterinary professionals and resources. The Specialty Directors Board connects specialists across the country for networking, mentorship, and community support, complemented by a Clinical Research Committee, a Doctor Mentorship Committee, and other elements of our Medical Excellence and education platform.

Responsibilities

• Guide the hospital's medical standards
• Support hospital performance
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture
• Actively recruit and retain top veterinary talent
• Coach and develop associate DVMs
• Uphold high standards of patient care
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• Support hospital operations through effective leadership and data-informed decision making
• Shape clinical excellence and team engagement
• Model Thrive Pet Healthcare's Core Values

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of hire (prior to start date)
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Board Certified or Residency Trained Veterinarian in Surgery, Neurology, or Internal Medicine

Benefits

• Progressive compensation model with competitive base salaries and production opportunities
• No negative accrual
• $100,000 sign-on bonus available
• Medical Director Stipend
• Designated administrative time
• Personal + Professional Package of Paid Time Off (including Paid Vacation, Parental leave, PURR-rental leave, and bereavement for humans and pets)
• Separate paid time for Continuing Education
• Generous Support for Board Study Paid Time
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Educational support
• Impressive Pet Perks – free exams and discounts on products and services at all Thrive locations

Pay

Competitive base salary with production compensation opportunities, no negative accrual