Description

ACCESS South Bay is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Veterinary Hospital Medical Director to help lead one of the South Bay’s premier specialty and emergency hospitals. This is a unique opportunity for a clinician-leader who is passionate about medical excellence, mentorship, and cultivating a supportive, high-performing culture within a thriving multi-specialty practice.

This role offers the chance to partner closely with hospital and regional leadership while maintaining flexibility in your clinical role, allowing you to balance leadership impact with hands-on medicine if desired.
Why ACCESS South Bay

• Well-established specialty and emergency hospital serving the South Bay community
• Strong referral network and consistently robust caseload
• Board-certified specialists and skilled emergency clinicians who value collaboration
• Engaged client base that supports advanced diagnostics and high-quality care
• Located in an ideal South Bay location with close proximity to the coast, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant local communities

The Role

• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for the hospital
• Mentor and support specialists, ER doctors, interns, and residents
• Collaborate with operations leadership to align medical quality and hospital performance
• Champion a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Shape the hospital’s long-term vision, growth, and standards of care

What We’re Looking For

• Board-certified specialist or experienced emergency clinician preferred
• Demonstrated interest or experience in leadership and team development
• Strong communicator with a collaborative leadership style
• Commitment to advancing medicine and supporting team well-being

What ACCESS Offers

• Competitive compensation with leadership incentives
• Protected administrative time
• Leadership training and career development support
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits, CE allowance, and mentorship resources

This is an opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role at a highly regarded ACCESS hospital while enjoying the lifestyle and professional fulfillment that the South Bay offers.

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.

To explore opportunities with us, please review the following job requirements and reach out to us!

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, before their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Board Certified Specialistor Residency Trained Veterinarian.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual base salary range starting at $150,000 - $300,000 / year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please apply through the link on this page or submit your CV confidentially to Amanda Loseth at amanda.loesth@thrivepet.com . You can also view additional positions at https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/.