Veterinarian, Medical Director

Veterinarian, Medical DirectorIronwood Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in San Tan Valley, AZ.$50,000 Sign-On Bonus and a Retention Bonus of up to $45,000 over 3 years!No non-competes!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.Ironwood Animal Hospital is located on the border of Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, joining the beauty of the Arizona desert with the amenities and convenience of suburban city life. This rapidly growing and diverse community welcomes everyone from new families to active retirees and single professionals. Whether you love to explore the outdoors with hiking, biking, and horseback riding, or you prefer to explore new restaurants and local festivals, our southeast corner of the Phoenix metropolitan area has what you are looking for!Ironwood is a state-of-the-art, full-service veterinary clinic that caters to all dog and cat breeds with a devoted and highly skilled staff. Our practice provides general medicine with opportunities to expand services. Surgical services include dentals, spay/neuter, and soft tissue procedures. The team is also equipped with strong diagnostic capabilities, including an in-house lab, Antech reference support, and digital radiology. We treat our patients as though they were our very own. We build strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure that the patient is getting the best care possible.We are currently open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (last appointment at 4:30 pm)Serving San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, GilbertAt Ironwood Animal Hospital, 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.Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $170,000 – $220,000 a year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Your Experience & SkillsDoctor 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 dateActive DEA license or DEA licensure eligibleAt least 3 years of veterinary practice experienceDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop team membersExcellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communicationSound medical reasoning skills and strong medical ethicsThrive 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 payRelocation AssistanceMedical Director Stipend401(k) with employer matchMental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra HealthPaid parental leavePurr-ental leave for when you adopt a petSubsidized backup childcare and elder careExpert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planningFREE CE coursesPet perks and veterinary service discountsStudent 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.