Veterinarian, Medical Director

Description

Medical Director, Veterinarian

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Signing Bonus Offered

Thrive Arlington Heights is seeking a Medical Director. Serving Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove, Des Plaines, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights (IL) .



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.

At Thrive Arlington Heights, you will have the support, tools, and resources to lead this Thriving hospital. 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
At Thrive Pet Healthcare - Arlington Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Northern Chicago suburbs of Illinois. We provide wellness and preventive care, surgery, vaccines, and diagnostic testing services. If you've been dreaming of practicing great medicine in a beautiful, modern clinic and living in one of Chicagoland's most desirable suburbs with the city just a quick train ride away, this might be the opportunity you're looking for!


Join a thoughtfully designed hospital where teamwork truly shines! Our skilled team includes two Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) who bring expertise, dedication, and a passion for patient care every day. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment where everyone supports one another to deliver the highest level of medicine—and have fun while doing it. Plus, with a flexible 4-day work week, you'll have the balance you need to thrive both inside and outside the clinic.



Benefits – our care in action
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 compensation
• Medical Director Stipend
• Moving Allowance
• Signing bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Student loan management tools and assistance
• 401(k) match

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with Quarterly PROSAL bonuses full-time range starting at $170,000 . The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Plus, no negative accrual .


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.


Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!



Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community, all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader. The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.



To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [email protected] .



About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380+ partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.


We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.


We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

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

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