Veterinarian - Medical Director
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Hillside Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Dallas, TX.About You
As a clinical leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive change and medical excellence. In collaborative partnership with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership team, you will guide the hospital's medical standards, support hospital performance, and foster a positive, collaborative culture. Central to this role is your active involvement in recruiting and retaining top veterinary talent, coaching and developing associate DVMs, and upholding high standards of patient care.
You'll mentor and develop associate veterinarians, support hospital operations through effective leadership and data-informed decision making, and play a key part in shaping clinical excellence and team engagement, all while modeling Thrive Pet Healthcare's Core Values.
The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries, an annual Medical Director stipend, quarterly production bonus opportunities plus, no negative accrual.
You're willing and able to lead with your head, heart, and hands, bringing people together to achieve a common purpose and drive hospital-wide excellence.
About Hillside Veterinary ClinicWe’re a full-service companion animal hospital located in Dallas, TX focusing on primary and emergency care for dogs and cats. Our hospital provides a broad spectrum of treatments and procedures and is committed to superior veterinary care throughout the life of each pet and quality client satisfaction. Compassionate patient care, medical excellence, and a strong commitment to our clients and their pets are all equally important.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Dallas, Garland, Richardson, Plano, Addison, and the greater Dallas area.
At Hillside Veterinary Clinic, 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.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $[]/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Your Experience & Skills- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required; must hold a valid state veterinary board license in good standing for the state of hire, prior to date
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
- At least 4 years of veterinary practice experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop team members
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication
- Sound medical reasoning skills and strong medical ethics
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 pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
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.
You’ll enjoy the innovative Medical Leadership Program that equips you with essential skills in leadership, hospital operations, and medical excellence. It combines…
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