Veterinarian, Medical Director

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Description Veterinarian, Medical Director |

Rochester Community Animal Clinic | $50k

Signing Bonus Offered!! Rochester Community Animal Clinic

is seeking a Medical Director with the Thrive Pet Healthcare community .

Serving Monroe County, and Rochester, New York.

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. At Rochester Community Animal Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to lead this Thriving hospital. 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

Rochester Community Animal Clinic (RCAC)

is a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter and vaccine clinic serving Rochester, New York’s low-income community, and numerous pet rescue and adoption organizations. Our team provides individualized, compassionate, thoughtful care for our patients and pet parents. Our clients trust us to provide the best care for their furry family members. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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 Medical Director Stipend (Quarterly) Medical Director Discretionary Fund Moving Allowance Signing bonus Comprehensive health benefits 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 Student loan management tools and assistance 401(k) match Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range of $170,000 year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role also includes an additional Medical Director stipend, paid biweekly, which provides a substantial component of protected administrative time, along with an elevated production percentage and quarterly production bonus payouts.

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

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. Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader. The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

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About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 400+ 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.