Veterinarian, Medical Director

Petcarehospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinarian - Medical Director to lead their team in Thornton, Colorado. This role involves shaping the hospital's vision, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring high standards of care. You will partner with the practice manager to develop strategies for excellence in patient and client care. With a strong commitment to community and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying the support of a national network. Join a team that values professional growth and compassionate care in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Medical Director Stipend

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare

Discretionary funds

401(k) match

Pet perks and discounts

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Drive positive change and growth in the hospital.
• Develop strategies and implement improvements.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Leadership

Patient Care

Staff Development

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Veterinarian - Medical Director

Full Time

Eastlake Veterinary Services

About You

As a key 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 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.

Eastlake Veterinary Servicesis looking for anAssociate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

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.

AboutOurHospital

Eastlake Veterinary Servicesis a small animal practice located inThornton, Colorado, providing high-quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. Our clinic offers full-service pharmacy, wellness exams, grooming, vaccinations, dental care, routine, and orthopedic surgeries, on-site digital x-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy treatments. We also provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories.

We are openMonday – Friday,8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am – 2:00pm

We serveDenver, Thornton, and Broomfield

Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. It is located 10 miles north of downtown Denver in the Denver metropolitan area, which consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

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.

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 compensation
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical Director Stipend
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

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.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [e-mail].

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time salary range, $140,000 - $150,000,per year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

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.