Description
As a Veterinary Specialty Medical Director at ACCESS Los Angeles, in Culver City, CA, you’ll work in a leadership position full-time.
About You
As a 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, leading one of the most respected specialty and emergency institutions in Southern California. 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.
You’ll mentor specialists, ER veterinarians, interns, and residents at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. You’ll foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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.
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.
As a board-certified veterinarian specialist, you’re willing and able to shape the future of specialty care in a high-performing, multi-specialty environment. You’ll bring your prior leadership experience as a collaborative and approachable leader to succeed as the Specialty Medical Director, where you’ll shape long-term vision and growth for the hospital.
About ACCESS
We’re a renowned specialty and emergency hospital with a strong referral base, located in Culver City, CA, the heart of Los Angeles, focusing on a robust caseload in emergency care, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, avian and exotic care, and orthopedic care. Our hospital is a team of highly engaged, board-certified specialists and experienced ER veterinarians, supporting a clientele who values diagnostics, collaboration, and the gold standard in care. Los Angeles offers year-round sunshine, cultural diversity, and an unmatched lifestyle with the vibrant city life, the beach, and the mountains all at your fingertips.
We are open in emergency care 24 hours a day, and in specialty care Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, serving the Los Angeles area. ACCESS Los Angeles supports a robust caseload in advanced medicine, and clients who value diagnostics, collaboration, and the gold-standard in care.
At ACCESS Los Angeles, 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. Click here to learn more.
Compensation:
Annual base salary range of $400,000-$450,000
Sign On Bonus
Relocation
And more! The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Your Experience & Skills
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
California State Veterinary Board License obtained prior to start date
Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
Board Certified Specialist
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 pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan support tools and assistance
Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
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.
You’ll enjoy the 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 buddies, we ensure our medical leaders have the support they need to excel.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.Learn more atthrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
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.
Requirements
ACCESS Los Angeles, a partner of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced, collaborative Veterinary Specialty Medical Director to lead one of the most respected specialty and emergency institutions in Southern California. This is a 100% admin role.
