Veterinary Emergency Medical Director

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center (Norwalk); Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Thrive benefits

Job summary

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical operations, shape our hospital's vision, and foster a high‑caliber culture in a busy emergency setting.

This full‑time role offers a strong compensation package ($200k–$250k/year) and Thrive Pet Healthcare resources to mentor clinicians, advance patient care, and drive hospital excellence across the team and community.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State veterinary license in good standing prior to start date.
• Active DEA license or licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations and drive vision in a busy emergency hospital.
• Partner with practice manager and leadership to develop strategies and improvements.
• Mentor veterinarians and support staff to achieve medical excellence.

Skills

State Veterinary Board License

Active DEA license

Leadership

Education

DVM / VMD

Job description

Description

Veterinary Emergency Medical Director

Full Time

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center

Sign On Bonus of up to $75k and Retention Bonus of up to $25k over 3 years

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.

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center is looking for a Veterinarian – Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center, 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.

About the Hospital

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center is an emergency and referral hospital located in the community it serves focusing on emergency medicine, urgent care, and referral support. Our hospital has a collaborative, team-based work environment and a busy client base. We pride ourselves on quality medicine, clear communication, and compassionate patient care. Reliability, teamwork, and strong clinical judgment are all equally important.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

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.

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
• MD Stipend
• 401(k) with employer match
• 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
• 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 whether you're a vet technician, doctor, or in hospital leadership - at any point in your career.

Plus, we have an 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.

Compensation: $200,000–$250,000 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday–Tuesday

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $200,000/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 are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.