Veterinarian, Medical Director

Veterinarian - Medical Director

Full Time at Chili Animal Care. Signing Bonus Offered.

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 before their start date.
• An active DEA license or DEA licensure is eligible.

Chili Animal Care is looking for a Veterinarian - Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

About The Hospital

Chili Animal Care is a small animal general practice hospital in Rochester, New York. We focus on canine and feline wellness, sick exams, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. Our staff is specially trained in handling techniques that give our patients a gentle, stress-free experience. Our hospital offers a healthy work environment where we invest in the future of all staff members to help them reach their long-term professional goals. Our clients trust us, and they want the best care for their furry family members.

We are open Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the first and last Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Serving Chili and Rochester, New York.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
• 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, we ensure our medical leaders have the support they need to excel.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $140,000/year.

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.