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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Multi-Practice Veterinarian, Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Lakeland, Tennessee, United States

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Multi‑Practice Veterinarian, Medical Director Position: Full‑time, Multi‑Site Medical Director at Thrive Pet Healthcare, based in Memphis, TN. This role leads patient and client care at our partner hospitals: The Pet Hospitals Poplar at Massey and The Pet Hospitals Lakeland.

About You As a key leader, you will drive positive change and growth, develop strategies, implement improvements, and guide the hospital toward excellence in patient and client care. You will partner with practice managers and leadership to shape our vision, foster a culture of high standards, and support staff development.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.

State Veterinary Board license in good standing for the state of hire before start date.

Active or eligible DEA license.

About the Hospital Both hospitals are general‑medicine practices located in Memphis, TN, focusing on wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, puppy/kitten care, senior care, in‑house diagnostics and laboratory services, spay/neuter, and other comprehensive care. Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm; Saturday – Sunday 8:00 am–2:00 pm. The clinics serve East Memphis and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

Lead veterinary practice, ensuring high‑quality patient care and excellent client service.

Collaborate with practice managers to develop and execute operational and clinical strategies.

Mentor and support veterinary staff to achieve medical excellence and continuous improvement.

Utilize Thrive’s Medical Leadership Program and other mentorship resources to grow professionally.

Enable efficient use of hospital resources, including diagnostic labs and laboratory services.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary with production compensation opportunities.

No negative accrual.

Medical Director stipend.

401(k) with employer match.

Health and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability plans.

Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health.

Paid parental and purr‑ental leave.

Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care.

Personalized family‑forming journey support.

Discretionary funds and free CE courses.

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.

Student loan management tools and assistance.

About Thrive Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has grown to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet wellbeing through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. Thrive bridges general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care while maintaining each hospital’s unique identity.

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

GPrecruiting@thrivepet.com .

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued.

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