Veterinarian, Medical Director

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director to join our team in Anderson, CA!

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 with production compensation 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.

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice serving Anderson and the surrounding Northern California communities. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate and individualized care to patients while building strong, trusted relationships with pet parents. Anderson Veterinary Clinic serves a loyal client base and plays an important role in the local veterinary community supporting families throughout Anderson and nearby Redding.

Located just south of Redding, Anderson offers the feel of a close-knit Northern California community with easy access to one of the West Coast's most recreation-rich regions. The Sacramento River runs through Anderson, while nearby Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area offer boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and miles of trails. With Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park within reach, the region is an ideal home base for veterinarians who value outdoor adventure, open space, and a lifestyle beyond the congestion of California's larger metropolitan areas.

The hospital maintains a collaborative environment where veterinarians are supported by experienced clinical staff and Thrive’s broader medical leadership network. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time salary 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.

• 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 3 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…