Veterinarian Medical Director in SanTan Valley, AZ, United States
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Veterinarian Medical Director Ironwood Animal Hospital Location: SanTan Valley, AZ 85142 Time Type: Full-Time Share Apply Now Save Job Saved
As a key leader in our hospital, youll 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, youll 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) or 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
About the Hospital
Ironwood Animal Hospital is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. San Tan Valley is in the southeastern Phoenix metro area, our community offers convenient access to the city while maintaining a relaxed suburban feel. The area features extensive parks, walking, and biking trails, and outdoor recreation with easy access to dining, entertainment, and major freeways.
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, spayneuter, 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 open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with the last appointment at 4:00 pm.
Schedule and Work-Life Balance
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, youll be empowered to perform at your best. Utilize leadership training resources and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.
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.
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 • 401k 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 Pet Healthcare 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 Thrives 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.
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