Veterinarian, Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Pet parental leave

Childcare support

CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Dallas, TX seeks a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to lead medical operations and drive clinical excellence.

You will collaborate with the Practice Manager and leadership to maintain high patient care standards, recruit top talent, and mentor associate veterinarians while aligning with Thrive Pet Healthcare's values.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent required.
• Active DEA license or eligibility.
• Minimum 4 years veterinary practice experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and drive medical excellence.
• Recruit, coach, and develop associate veterinarians.
• Partner with Practice Manager to raise hospital performance.
• Mentor team and maintain high patient care standards.
• Foster a collaborative culture and Thrive values.

Education

DVM / VMD

Tools

DEA license

Job description

Description

Hillside Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Dallas, TX.

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.

Hillside Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Dallas, TX.

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, an annual Medical Director stipend, quarterly production bonus 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 Hillside Veterinary Clinic

We’re a full-service companion animal hospital located in Dallas, TX focusing on primary and emergency care for dogs and cats. Our hospital provides a broad spectrum of treatments and procedures and is committed to superior veterinary care throughout the life of each pet and quality client satisfaction. Compassionate patient care, medical excellence, and a strong commitment to our clients and their pets are all equally important.

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Dallas, Garland, Richardson, Plano, Addison, and the greater Dallas area.

At Hillside Veterinary Clinic, 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. Click here to learn more.

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

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $[]/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 4 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

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 Thrive 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.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

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.