Regional Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Washington

Remote

USD 200,000 - 220,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service

Training and learning resources

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Regional Medical Director to oversee medical excellence and hospital performance across a portfolio of veterinary hospitals in the Western region. You will partner with Medical Directors and regional teams to drive clinical quality, doctor development, and operational outcomes.

This senior role requires DVM, active license, and 8+ years of clinical experience plus 5+ years in Medical Director leadership.

Qualifications

DVM or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Active veterinary license and DEA registration.
Board certification in a veterinary specialty.
8+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
5+ years of Medical Director experience.
Experience leading teams in a multi-site or growing healthcare organization.
Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement.
Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals.
Demonstrated success leading through change and building collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance.
Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support.
Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on-site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow-up action planning.
Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors.
Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline.
Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region.
Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity.

Education

DVM or equivalent

Active veterinary license

DEA registration

Board certification in veterinary specialty

8+ years of clinical veterinary experience

5+ years of Medical Director experience

Experience leading teams in multi-site healthcare

Strong analytics for medical/financial metrics

Mentoring and leadership experience

Willingness to travel up to 75%

Job description

Description

Regional Medical Director

Location: LA (NorCal), Oregon, Washington

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $200-220/ year. The actual salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About the Team

You give so much of yourself to work—at Thrive Pet Healthcare, we recognize the impact you make every day. Across our Support Office teams, you’ll partner closely with leaders and colleagues nationwide to shape the future of veterinary care. You’ll do it with the support, tools, and community you need to thrive.

As part of a community of 360+ hospitals and a growing corporate team, you’ll be appreciated for who you are, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make across our organization.

The Medical Operations team partners closely with hospital leaders, Medical Directors, and veterinarians to advance medical excellence, doctor engagement, mentorship, and operational performance across Thrive Pet Healthcare’s specialty and emergency hospitals. Through collaboration, coaching, and strategic leadership, the team helps create exceptional outcomes for pets, clients, and care teams.

Make an Impact as a Regional Medical Director

The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting medical excellence, doctor development, and hospital performance across a portfolio of veterinary hospitals. Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Operations, the RMD serves as a key partner to Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams.

This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and business acumen to help veterinarians grow professionally, strengthen hospital culture, and drive positive medical and operational outcomes. The RMD provides hands‑on support through regular hospital visits, coaching, strategic planning, and collaboration with regional and enterprise stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance.
Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support.
Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on‑site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow‑up action planning.
Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors.
Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline.
Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region.
Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity.

Your Experience & Skills

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Active veterinary license and DEA registration.
Board certification in a veterinary specialty.
8+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
5+ years of Medical Director experience.
Experience leading teams in a multi‑site or growing healthcare organization preferred.
Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement.
Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals.
Demonstrated success leading through change, navigating complex situations, and building collaborative relationships.
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the region (up to 75%).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in regional or multi‑site veterinary leadership.
Experience supporting mentorship programs, continuing education, or externship programs.

Work Environment

Frequent travel throughout the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel.
Regular presence in active veterinary hospital environments.
Ability to stand, walk, and engage with teams during hospital visits.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

How You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to meaningful learning opportunities, leadership programs, and continued development, including:

Free CE and learning resources through ThriveU
Leadership development workshops
Career mobility across departments and teams
Opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and innovation initiatives

You’ll have space to thrive in your career—where your growth and wellbeing are deeply valued.

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 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

*Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams

power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people‑centered culture, and forward‑thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

Service – delivering exceptional service