Veterinarian, Medical Director

Veterinarian, Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Alamo Ranch is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

As a 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. You'll 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, quarterly production compensation, and a Medical Director stipend - plus, no negative accrual. You're willing and able to lead a growing hospital team, build culture from the ground up, support and mentor doctors of varying experience levels, and drive both medical quality and operational growth in a developing market.

We're a small animal general practice located in San Antonio, TX focusing on preventive care, wellness exams, vaccinations, and soft tissue surgery. Our hospital has a calm, collaborative, and low-turnover work environment with a loyal and growing client base in one of the fastest-developing areas on the north side of San Antonio. We pride ourselves on building a positive team culture, maintaining strong staff retention, and delivering accessible, high-quality care in a modern, well-equipped facility. Adaptability, teamwork, mentorship, and a growth-oriented mindset are all equally important. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, serving the Alamo Ranch and greater San Antonio area. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, Alamo Ranch, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital in a rapidly growing area, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of the practice while benefiting from Thrive's national resources and support systems.

Your Experience & Skills

• 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

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.

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 teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. 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.