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Thrive Pet Healthcare: (Animal Care Center & Animal Care Center Airport)

Utah Locations: West Bountiful & Salt Lake City 

As a company founded by veterinarians, we understand the challenges and needs of our doctors and their teams. Our extensive network of hospitals and support offices allows you to practice medicine with the autonomy of a private practice, while also experiencing the strength and resources of a larger community. 

You’ll have unparalleled CE and learning options, mentorship and support, the equipment and tools needed to succeed, and an outstanding tech-to-doctor ratio. Our nationwide teams of skilled, bright, and caring individuals are here to help bolster your professional and personal well-being with empathy and understanding. 

Outstanding Earning Potential

Earn up to $225,000 in extra income within 5 years with our Veterinary Incentive Plan, or a $75,000 Sign-on Bonus! 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Medical Director is a key leader in the hospital who partners with the practice manager and hospital leadership team to effect positive change, growth, and development of the hospital. They are influential in the vision and direction of the hospital and are actively involved in fostering a positive culture, while ensuring high standards of patient and client care.

• Promote the highest standards of medical care and foster a collaborative, professional environment within the hospital
• Work with the Practice Manager and Regional Support team to support

the operational needs and financial goals of the hospital

• Attend and participate in the hospital leadership planning meetings

with completion of goals within assigned time frames

• Attend current required Thrive Leadership and EQ courses within the first year of being Medical Director
• Organize and attend monthly Doctor meetings and oversee Doctor scheduling
• Performance management of Doctors, maintaining a regular cadence of one-on-one meetings to provide support, feedback, and coaching. Targeted coaching and mentorship of new graduates
• Lead doctor recruiting efforts and ensure onboarding and integration of new doctors into the hospital
• Policy and protocol development with focus on maintaining high standards of care in the hospital and optimizing workflow
• Ensure compliance with the Thrive Controlled Drug Policy, state and federal controlled drug requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and recommendations with support of the hospital safety committee
• Monitor and oversee Doctor KPI’s and financial data to achieve budget performance and goals in collaboration with the practice manager
• Work to develop client relationships with the practice including handling complaint review and mitigation
• Maintain excellent relationships with referring veterinarians with outreach and communication

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Veterinary Incentive Plan of Sign-On Bonus (75K for GP)
• Paid Time Off
• Option of a 3-5 Day work week
• Paid Parental leave / purr-ental leave
• New foster pet leave
• Employee per care program
• Performance bonuses
• 401K with Match
• Medical Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Family Planning and care assistance
• Development 
• Employee Assistance program
• Continuing education 

Veterinarian Incentive Plan (VIP)

Our industry-first program is built to celebrate collective success and boost your earnings. At no additional cost or investment you can share in the growth and success of our company - 1/3 of the total VIP award is tenure-based and 2/3 is rewarded by company performance. After five years within our network, you could earn $150,000 to $450,000, depending on companywide and individual production performance!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from accredited university with license to practice in the state of hospital location
• Specialty Board Certification may be required if supervising at a Thrive Specialty Hospital
• Maintain DEA registration as required by the Controlled Substances Act
• Should have minimum of 3 years of practice experience
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills. Must possess sound medical reasoning skills and strong medical ethics.  

Contact Marshall Huff Via Email: gprecruiting@thrivepet.com