Veterinarian, Medical Director

Description



Veterinarian, Medical Director | The Pet Hospitals Houston Levee & Macon | $50k Sign-On Bonus!!

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 The Pet Hospitals Houston Levee & Macon
We're a full-service companion animal hospital located in Cordova, TN, providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our hospital offers wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency and urgent care during regular business hours, allowing our veterinary team to manage a diverse range of cases and patient needs.

Our team is committed to creating a comfortable experience for pets and their owners while delivering compassionate, individualized care and trusted veterinary support at every visit. With many diagnostic services available in-house, our veterinarians and clinical teams are equipped to provide efficient care and guide pet parents through treatment recommendations and next steps.

Located in Cordova within the greater Memphis area, the hospital offers the accessibility of a suburban community while being close to everything the Memphis region has to offer. The area is known for its distinctive food and music culture, outdoor recreation, and an active community, providing an appealing combination of career opportunity and quality of life.

At The Pet Hospitals Houston Levee & Macon, 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. Click here to learn more.

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Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range of $165,000-$180,000/year, plus an additional Medical Director stipend paid bi-weekly, an elevated production percentage, and quarterly production bonus opportunities with no negative accrual. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

* Sign-On Bonus of up to $50,000 and Retention Bonus of up to $25,000 over three years.


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.