Veterinarian, Medical Director

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Anderson (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Director Stipend

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Anderson Veterinary Clinic, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director in Anderson, CA to lead medical standards and team performance. You will recruit, mentor, and coach veterinarians, guiding clinical excellence and patient care within a collaborative leadership framework.

The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, operational leadership, and aligning with Thrive's Core Values while offering a competitive base with production opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent; valid state veterinary license required.
• Active DEA license or eligibility for licensure.
• At least 3 years veterinary practice experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Sound medical reasoning and high medical ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical standards and hospital performance in Anderson, CA.
• Recruit and retain top veterinary talent; mentor associates.
• Coach and develop DVMs; support hospital operations with data-driven decisions.
• Foster a collaborative culture aligned with Thrive Core Values.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and leadership on clinical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Medical ethics

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Anderson, CA!

About You

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. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

You're willing and able to lead with your head, heart, and hands - bringing people together to achieve a common purpose and drive hospital-wide excellence.

About Anderson

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice serving Anderson and the surrounding Northern California communities. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate and individualized care to patients while building strong, trusted relationships with pet parents. Anderson Veterinary Clinic serves a loyal client base and plays an important role in the local veterinary community supporting families throughout Anderson and nearby Redding.

Located just south of Redding, Anderson offers the feel of a close-knit Northern California community with easy access to one of the West Coast's most recreation-rich regions. The Sacramento River runs through Anderson, while nearby Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area offer boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and miles of trails. With Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park within reach, the region is an ideal home base for veterinarians who value outdoor adventure, open space, and a lifestyle beyond the congestion of California's larger metropolitan areas.

The hospital maintains a collaborative environment where veterinarians are supported by experienced clinical staff and Thrive’s broader medical leadership network. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time salary range starting at $170,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required; must hold a valid state veterinary board license in good standing for the state of hire, prior to date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• At least 3 years of veterinary practice experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication
• Sound medical reasoning skills and strong medical ethics

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
• Medical Director Stipend
• 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.

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.

You’ll enjoy the 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.

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. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.