What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian, Medical Director position at Thrive Pet Healthcare?
Description
Veterinarian – Medical Director (Full Time)
Wignall Animal Hospital
Sign on Bonus!
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 towards excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development.
The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to collaborate with the existing leadership and medical teams to help to continue to provide excellent medical care and client experiences to our patients and their families.
Experience & Skills Requirements
At Wignall Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. 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 The Hospital
Wignall Animal Hospital is a general practice located in Dracut, MA focused on providing general wellness, sick visits, soft tissue surgery, and laser therapy. We host a traveling board certified surgeon who performs orthopedic surgeries, as well as a cardiac specialist and an internist who provide ultrasound services at our facility. We also have a full-service boarding and dog daycare program. Our hospital has a collaborative team of 6 associate veterinarians; a great mix of seasoned, established veterinarians and newer graduates who work together to support one another and provide a sounding board for complex cases. Wignall has a well-established client base that includes families who have been with us for years as well as newer professionals moving into the area. We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for clients and patients with “low stress handling” techniques and RECOVER BLS and ALS certified staff. Our team has been very successful at promoting the Thrive Plus Membership program to our clients and leads our region in active memberships, allowing our Veterinarians to focus on offering the best medicine for our patients.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays except for our boarding program. Our Saturdays are staffed by one DVM, shared by the Medical Director and the associate veterinary team on a rotating basis.
Serving the Merrimack Valley and the Greater Lowell area.
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:
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 [email protected].
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $170,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and 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.
Veterinarian – Medical Director (Full Time)
Wignall Animal Hospital
Sign on Bonus!
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 towards excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development.
The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to collaborate with the existing leadership and medical teams to help to continue to provide excellent medical care and client experiences to our patients and their families.
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.
At Wignall Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. 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 The Hospital
Wignall Animal Hospital is a general practice located in Dracut, MA focused on providing general wellness, sick visits, soft tissue surgery, and laser therapy. We host a traveling board certified surgeon who performs orthopedic surgeries, as well as a cardiac specialist and an internist who provide ultrasound services at our facility. We also have a full-service boarding and dog daycare program. Our hospital has a collaborative team of 6 associate veterinarians; a great mix of seasoned, established veterinarians and newer graduates who work together to support one another and provide a sounding board for complex cases. Wignall has a well-established client base that includes families who have been with us for years as well as newer professionals moving into the area. We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for clients and patients with “low stress handling” techniques and RECOVER BLS and ALS certified staff. Our team has been very successful at promoting the Thrive Plus Membership program to our clients and leads our region in active memberships, allowing our Veterinarians to focus on offering the best medicine for our patients.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays except for our boarding program. Our Saturdays are staffed by one DVM, shared by the Medical Director and the associate veterinary team on a rotating basis.
Serving the Merrimack Valley and the Greater Lowell area.
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
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- 401(k) match
- Student loan management tools and assistance
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 [email protected].
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $170,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and 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.