Veterinary Specialty Medical Director

About the role

As a 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, leading one of the most respected specialty and emergency institutions in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and implement improvements to guide the hospital towards excellence in patient and client care.
• Mentor specialists, ER veterinarians, interns, and residents at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the practice manager and hospital leadership team to shape long-term vision and growth for the hospital.

Requirements

• A board-certified veterinarian specialist.
• Prior leadership experience as a collaborative and approachable leader.
• California State Veterinary Board License obtained prior to start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Medical expertise in specialty and emergency care.

Benefits

• CareInAction Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning.
• FREE CE courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.

Pay

Annual base salary range of $400,000-$450,000. Sign On Bonus. Relocation. And more!

Schedule

The hospital is open in emergency care 24 hours a day and in specialty care Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, serving the Los Angeles area.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported.