Veterinarian, Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Director stipend

401(k) with match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Pine Grove Animal Hospital in Parker, CO is seeking a Full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to lead clinical excellence and hospital performance. You will guide medical standards, mentor veterinarians, and collaborate with hospital leadership and management to drive positive change and a high-quality patient experience.

The role emphasizes recruiting and developing talent, data-informed decisions, and living Thrive Pet Healthcare’s core values while offering a progressive compensation model

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required; must hold a valid state veterinary board license.
• Active DEA license or 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical standards and hospital performance with the Practice Manager and leadership team.
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Recruit, retain, and grow top veterinary talent across the hospital.
• Model Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Core Values and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

DVM/VMD

DEA license

State license

Leadership

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Description

Pine Grove Animal Hospital is looking for a Full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Parker, CO.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

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.