Veterinarian, Medical Director

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.

Veterinarian – Medical Director
Full Time
Thrive Catonsville

• 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 you intend to be hired, prior to your start date.
• Active DEA and MD CDS license or DEA and MD CDS licensure eligible.

Thrive Catonsville is evolving into a hybrid Urgent Care/General Practice hospital, offering both immediate care for pets with urgent needs and routine wellness services. As Medical Director, you’ll play a critical leadership role, guiding clinical standards, mentoring a skilled team, and helping shape the future of both our Urgent Care and expanding General Practice services. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on medicine with strategic leadership, driving excellence in patient care and team development.

We are open Monday – Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm.

Serving Catonsville, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Columbia, Baltimore, and surrounding areas.

• Support and mentor veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with practice managers and hospital leadership.
• Guide clinical standards and help shape the future of Urgent Care and expanding General Practice services.
• Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.

Competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full‑time base range of $170,000-$190,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. No negative accrual.

• 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

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 #We Thrive Together . 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.