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Specialty Medical Director

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ACCESS South Bay
Location: Torrance, CA, 90504
Time Type: Full-Time

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 Specialist or 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 [email protected] . You can also view additional positions at https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/.

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