Veterinarian, Medical Director

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation

Medical director stipend

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare

Fertility discounts

CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a clinical leader to drive medical excellence and hospital performance. You will partner with the Practice Manager and leadership to set medical standards, mentor veterinarians, recruit and retain top talent, and foster a collaborative culture.

This role offers a progressive compensation model with PROSAL, base salary competitive with production, no negative accrual and no non-compete.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with state license in good standing for hire location.
• Active DEA license or eligible.
• Minimum 3 years veterinary practice experience.
• Proven leadership, coaching and development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical standards and hospital performance.
• Recruit, retain and develop associate veterinarians.
• Coach and mentor team members for clinical excellence.
• Partner with Practice Manager and leadership using data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Medical ethics

Team development

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Description

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 and no non-compete.

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.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full‑time range starting at $115,000 – $175,000 a 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
• Relocation Assistance
• 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. 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 and life outside of work.

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