Regional Medical Director

Description

Location:

LA (Nor Cal), Oregon, Washington

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $200-220/ year. The actual salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You give so much of yourself to work—at Thrive Pet Healthcare, we recognize the impact you make every day. Across our Support Office teams, you’ll partner closely with leaders and colleagues nationwide to shape the future of veterinary care. You’ll do it with the support, tools, and community you need to thrive.

As part of a community of 360+ hospitals and a growing corporate team, you’ll be appreciated for who you are, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make across our organization.

The Medical Operations team partners closely with hospital leaders, Medical Directors, and veterinarians to advance medical excellence, doctor engagement, mentorship, and operational performance across Thrive Pet Healthcare’s specialty and emergency hospitals. Through collaboration, coaching, and strategic leadership, the team helps create exceptional outcomes for pets, clients, and care teams.

The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting medical excellence, doctor development, and hospital performance across a portfolio of veterinary hospitals. Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Operations, the RMD serves as a key partner to Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams.

This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and business acumen to help veterinarians grow professionally, strengthen hospital culture, and drive positive medical and operational outcomes. The RMD provides hands‑on support through regular hospital visits, coaching, strategic planning, and collaboration with regional and enterprise stakeholders.

• Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance.
• Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support.
• Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on‑site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow‑up action planning.
• Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors.
• Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
• Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline.
• Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region.
• Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Active veterinary license and DEA registration.
• 8+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
• 5+ years of Medical Director experience.
• Experience leading teams in a multi‑site or growing healthcare organization preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement.
• Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals.
• Demonstrated success leading through change, navigating complex situations, and building collaborative relationships.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the region (up to 75%).

• Board certification in a veterinary specialty.
• Experience in regional or…