Veterinarian, Medical Director

Veterinarian - Medical Director

Manchester Veterinary Clinic

$50,000 Signing Bonus!

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.

Manchester Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinarian Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Manchester Veterinary Clinic, 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.

About the Hospital

Manchester Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice hospital in Manchester, Connecticut, focusing on canine and felines wellness and sick exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and more. Our hospital offers a healthy work environment where we invest in the future of all staff members to reach their long-term professional goals. Our clients are trusting and want the best care for their furry family members. We live by our fundamental values of trust, care, thinking, owning it, learning, and growing. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are all equally important.

We are open Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Serving Manchester, Bloomfield, East Hartford, Bolton, Coventry, South Windsor, and greater Hartford County

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.

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.

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
• 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 negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $160,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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 are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.