Veterinarian, Medical Director

Description

Medical Director - Eastlake Veterinary Services

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 toward excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development. This opportunity is designed for both experienced Medical Directors and high-performing Associate Veterinarians ready to step into leadership. For those earlier in their leadership journey, you’ll have direct partnership with field leadership and the infrastructure to grow into a Medical Director role, with clear pathways for increased responsibility, influence, and earnings over time.

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.

Eastlake Veterinary Services is looking for an Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

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 Our Hospital

Eastlake Veterinary Services is a small animal practice located in Thornton, Colorado, providing high-quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. Our clinic offers full-service pharmacy, wellness exams, grooming, vaccinations, dental care, routine, and orthopedic surgeries, on-site digital x-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy treatments. We also provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories.

We are open Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am – 2:00pm

We serve Denver, Thornton, and Broomfield

Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. It is located 10 miles north of downtown Denver in the Denver metropolitan area, which consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States.

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. 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 compensation
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical Director Stipend
• 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
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• 401(k) match
• 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.

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!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials, experience, and overall qualifications. This opportunity includes a competitive base salary of $165,000to $175,000 per year, plus a quarterly production bonus and an annual Medical Director stipend. Medical Directors can earn $200,000+ in total first-year compensation. The actual salary offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic 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 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.