Multi-Practice Veterinarian, Medical Director

Veterinarian, Medical Director

Full Time

Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital / Forest View Animal Hospital

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 hospitals toward excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development across both locations.

• 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.

Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital and Fountain View Animal Hospital are looking for a Veterinarian Medical Director to join our teams as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. You will have support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As hospitals deeply rooted in their local communities, you will experience the best of both worlds – a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital is a small animal practice located in South Barrington, Illinois focusing on wellness, preventative care, and more. It is a supportive and collaborative environment with a loyal client base. It is a well-established, AAHA accredited companion animal hospital located 30 miles northwest of Chicago, feline friendly and equipped with advanced diagnostics and treatment options, including digital radiography, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, and ultrasound services.

Fountain View Animal Hospital is a smaller, growing team that provides an opportunity for a Medical Director to have a direct impact on team development, culture, and clinical consistency. This location offers a more hands‑on leadership environment where mentorship and growth are key priorities.

Hours:

Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm;
Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm;
Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Locations:
Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Barrington.

Support and mentor veterinarians across both hospitals toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. With our comprehensive support, you will 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 with production compensation opportunities, a Medical Director stipend, and no negative accrual.

• Competitive compensation
• 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

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 whether you’re a vet technician, doctor, or in hospital leadership at any point in your career.

Plus, we have an 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 buddy, we ensure our medical leaders have the support they need to excel.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a full-time range from $160k to $175k annually, quarterly production, a Medical Director stipend, and no negative accrual. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range…