Veterinarian, Medical Director

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health therapy access

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Free continuing education (CE) courses

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to lead medical standards, elevate patient care, and partner with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership. You’ll recruit and retain top veterinary talent, coach associate DVMs, and drive hospital performance with data‑informed decisions while modeling Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Core Values.

The role offers a base salary range of $170,000–$200,000 plus an annual Medical Director stipend

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required; valid state license in good standing
• Active DEA license or licensure eligible
• Minimum 4 years veterinary practice experience
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication
• Strong medical reasoning and ethics

Responsibilities

• Lead medical standards and clinical excellence in the hospital
• Recruit, retain and develop veterinary talent
• Coach and mentor associate veterinarians
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and leadership to drive hospital performance
• Make data-informed decisions to improve patient care and operations

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Medical ethics

DEA license eligibility

Education

DVM / VMD

State veterinary license

Job description

Description

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Thousand Oaks, CA.

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, 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 Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital

We’re a full-service companion animal hospital located in Thousand Oaks, CA, providing primary and preventive care for dogs and cats. Our hospital offers wellness and sickness exams, vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, diagnostic testing, and other essential veterinary services, with a strong focus on compassionate, personalized care throughout every stage of a pet’s life.

Our team is committed to educating clients about keeping their pets healthy year-round through good nutrition, exercise, and preventive care. Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital stays current with advances in veterinary technology while maintaining a warm, community-focused approach to every check‑up, procedure, and surgery.

We serve pet families throughout Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Moorpark, and the surrounding Conejo Valley community.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with a full‑time annual salary range of $170,000–$200,000. In addition to base salary, this role includes an annual Medical Director stipend, quarterly production bonus opportunities with no negative accrual, and an elevated production percentage as the Medical Director. 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.