Veterinarian, Medical Director

Multi-site Medical Director, Veterinarian

Full Time

Austin, Texas

About You

As a key leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive changes 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.

Our Austin team is looking for a Multi-site Medical Director, Veterinarian, to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Thrive Pet Healthcare, as a partner, provides support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. Our hospitals are deeply rooted in the local community, offering a genuine local feel combined with Thrive's national resources.

About Our Hospitals

Thrive East Austin, Thrive South Lamar, and Thrive Manchaca are small animal practices located in Austin, Texas, providing high-quality, dedicated care for every patient.

Our hospitals have collaborative teams and are committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. Join our experienced team of doctors, nursing staff, and compassionate team members to ensure your clients and patients receive the best veterinary care.

Our locations:
- Thrive Manchaca: serving South Austin, Kyle, Buda, Circle C Ranch, Tanglewood, Westwood Heights
- Thrive South Lamar: serving Travis Heights, Galindo, South Lamar, Bouldin Creek, Zilker
- Thrive East Austin: serving East Austin, Rosewood, Rainey Street, Upper Boggy Creek, Pleasant Valley

As a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian, you will provide your best care, support and mentor fellow veterinarians, and work towards achieving medical excellence. Utilize leadership training and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.

Our compensation model is competitive, including base salaries with production opportunities and no negative accrual.

Benefits - supporting our team

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Our Medical Excellence and Education Department offers training and mentorship to support your professional journey, whether you're a vet technician, doctor, or in hospital leadership. Our Medical Leadership Program combines self-paced learning, live presentations, and mentorship, with on-demand support and 1:1 mentoring.

To learn more or apply, contact us at

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 hospitals nationwide, committed to pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, supporting hospitals with extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive at every life stage.

Join us where #We Thrive Together . We offer professional development, a supportive work environment, and 24/7 mental health support.

We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive culture where all team members feel empowered and valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr