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Veterinarian, Medical Director | Ironwood Animal Hospital | Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Offered!
About You
As a key leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive changes and growth. Your influence will shape our vision, foster an exceptional culture, and maintain high standards of care. Partnering closely 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.
We have built a strong, team-oriented culture with clear expectations and operational stability. We are seeking a Medical Director who can provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and medical oversight to elevate our already solid foundation.
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.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and decision-making skills

At Ironwood Animal Hospital, 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
Ironwood Animal Hospital is located on the border of Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, joining the beauty of the Arizona desert with the amenities and convenience of suburban city life. This rapidly growing and diverse community welcomes everyone from new families to active retirees and single professionals. Whether you love to explore the outdoors with hiking, biking, and horseback riding, or you prefer to explore new restaurants and local festivals, our southeast corner of the Phoenix metropolitan area has what you are looking for!
Ironwood is a state-of-the-art, full-service veterinary clinic that caters to all dog and cat breeds with a devoted and highly skilled staff. This hospital offers a supportive, team-focused environment dedicated to excellent patient care. Our practice provides general medicine with opportunities to expand services. Surgical services include dentals, spay/neuter, and soft tissue procedures. The team is also equipped with strong diagnostic capabilities, including an in-house lab, Antech reference support, and digital radiology. We treat our patients as though they were our very own. We build strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure that the patient is getting the best care possible.
We are currently open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (last appointment at 4:300 pm)
Serving San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Gilbert
Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.
Support and mentor veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. With our comprehensive support, you'll be empowered to perform at your best. Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.
Our progressive compensation model includes a competitive base salary of $170,000 to $200,000, elevated production compensation opportunities, an annual Medical Director stipend, and no negative accrual.
The opportunity here is exceptional. Beyond the compensation, this is a chance to build the culture you've envisioned while leading a strong hospital team. Reaching $200,000+ in first-year W-2 earnings is absolutely attainable.
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
• 401(k) with employer match
• 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
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

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, we have 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, we ensure our medical leaders have the support they need to excel.
To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at ryan.hart@thrivepet.com
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 are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.