Veterinarian, Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health and life insurance

Lyra Health therapy

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare and elder care

Fertility and family planning

FREE Thrive CE courses

Medical Leadership Program

Job summary

Thrive Decatur, a Thrive Pet Healthcare hospital in Decatur, GA, seeks a Medical Director to lead medical strategy, mentor veterinarians, balance an active caseload with clinical leadership, and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

You’ll collaborate with the practice manager and regional leadership, participate in Thrive’s Medical Leadership Program, and benefit from a competitive base salary plus production pay, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD required and licensed in the state of employment.
• Active DEA license or eligible to obtain one.
• Strong surgical and clinical skills with mentorship and team development.
• Leadership experience welcomed; new medical directors encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical direction and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Mentor veterinarians and support staff; develop teams and culture.
• Balance active caseload with medical leadership responsibilities; collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Surgical skills

Clinical skills

Practice leadership collaboration

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

MEDICAL DIRECTOR - THRIVE DECATUR

About You

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. Partnering with the practice manager and leadership team, you'll develop strategies, implement improvements, and guide our hospital towards excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development.

You’ll support and mentor veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. With our comprehensive support, you'll be empowered to perform at your best. Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.

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 by example clinically, mentor veterinarians and support staff, perform high quality medicine and surgery, build strong client relationships, and partner with hospital leadership to drive a thriving, collaborative culture.

You're willing and able to balance an active caseload with the responsibilities of medical leadership, and you understand that the best Medical Directors make everyone around them better.

About Thrive Decatur

We’re a general practice hospital located in Decatur, Georgia, focusing on comprehensive primary care, preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and select urgent care services. Our hospital has a collaborative, growth focused environment and a loyal, engaged client base that values gold standard veterinary medicine. We pride ourselves on teamwork, client service, mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement. Compassion, communication, leadership, and medical excellence are all equally important.

Thrive Decatur is located within a charming, family friendly community that offers a welcoming neighborhood feel while remaining conveniently connected to the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. The hospital enjoys a steady and consistently booked client base, with a significant number of clients participating in Thrive Plus membership programs.

Our facility includes four exam rooms, a spacious surgical suite, two dedicated dental stations, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in house laboratory capabilities, and a newly installed ultrasound system that offers exciting opportunities for future growth and expanded services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, developing teams, and helping shape the future direction of a hospital. You will partner closely with a supportive leadership team, including a recently appointed Practice Manager and Regional Operations leadership, to continue building a culture centered on exceptional patient care, team development, and operational excellence.

We are open Monday through Friday, serving Decatur and the surrounding Atlanta communities.

At Thrive Decatur, 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.

What We Offer

We know that attracting the right leader means putting real investment behind this role.

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive base salary starting at $160,000+, negotiable based on experience
• Quarterly Production compensation — no negative accrual
• Annual Medical Director Stipend to support Mentoring and leading the team and hospital
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Health & Wellbeing

• Health and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Fertility and family planning support, expert advice, and network discounts

Professional Growth

• FREE Thrive CE courses and a discretionary fund
• Access to Thrive's Medical Leadership Program — a comprehensive blend of self-paced learning, live sessions, and 1:1 mentorship designed specifically for medical leaders
• Leadership training and mentorship programs to keep you growing long after you've settled in

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Strong surgical and clinical skills with a passion for mentorship and team development preferred
• Previous leadership experience is welcomed, but veterinarians aspiring to their first Medical Director opportunity are encouraged to apply

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 teams can grow and feel supported.

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.