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Multi-Practice Veterinarian, Medical Director

Job in Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Listing for: The Pet Hospitals (Poplar at Massey)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Veterinarian – Multi-Site Medical Director

Full Time

The Pet Hospitals Poplar At Massey and The Pet Hospitals Lakeland

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.

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.
Hospital Context

The Pet Hospitals Poplar At Massey and Lakeland locations are looking for a Veterinarian Medical Director to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At The Pet Hospitals Poplar At Massey and Lakeland, 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:
The Pet Hospitals Poplar at Massey and The Pet Hospitals Lakeland are general medicine practices located in Memphis, Tennessee focusing on wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, puppy/kitten care, senior care, in-house diagnostics and laboratory, spay, neuter, mass removal, and other general practice services. Our hospital teams pride themselves on compassionate, professional care and a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare for pets and to helping the people who love them make informed decisions regarding their pet health.

We strive for a healthy work-life balance.

Hours:

We are open Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm. Serving East Memphis and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities & Leadership

Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhanced patient care and outcomes through collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career. Support the Thrive Medical Leadership Program and participate in leadership development opportunities.

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

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical Director Stipend
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
  • Paid parental and non-parental 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, Thrive offers 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, to ensure medical leaders have the support they need to excel.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at Thrive Pet Recruiting via the email on our posting.

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