Veterinarian, Medical Director

Overview Veterinarian - Medical Director at Thrive Catonsville. Thrive Catonsville is part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. 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. Responsibilities Provide medical leadership and mentorship to veterinarians and the hospital team. Support and mentor veterinarians toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. Lead clinical standards and contribute to strategic hospital development, including Urgent Care and expanding General Practice services. Drive patient care quality and team development through leadership resources and mentorship programs. Participate in the Thrive Pet Healthcare community to elevate hospital performance and service delivery. 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 and MD CDS license or DEA and MD CDS licensure eligible. About the Hospital Thrive Catonsville is evolving into a hybrid Urgent Care/General Practice hospital, offering both immediate care for pets with urgent needs and routine wellness services. As Medical Director, you’ll play a critical leadership role, guiding clinical standards, mentoring a skilled team, and helping shape the future of both our Urgent Care and expanding General Practice services. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on medicine with strategic leadership, driving excellence in patient care and team development. We are open Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm. Serving Catonsville, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Columbia, Baltimore, and surrounding areas. Benefits & Compensation Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities, plus no negative accrual. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience and includes a quarterly PROSAL bonus, with a full-time base salary range of $170,000 to $190,000 per year, along with an additional quarterly Medical Director stipend and/or profit sharing based on the hospital's performance. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Competitive pay Medical Director 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 buddy to help our medical leaders excel. To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. 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 dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve. #LI-CR1 #J-18808-Ljbffr