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Position at ACCESS South Bay

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiologist to join ACCESS South Bay in Torrance, CA, as Medical Director.

This unique role is 50% clinical cardiology and 50% hospital leadership, giving you the opportunity to provide advanced patient care while guiding the vision and success of a thriving multi-specialty and emergency hospital.

About ACCESS South Bay
ACCESS South Bay is part of a network of multi-specialty hospitals throughout Southern California, providing 24/7 emergency and specialty care. Our location handles a high volume of referral and emergency cardiology cases with a fully equipped department that includes:

• Color flow Doppler ultrasound (Toshiba Aplio, GE Logiq S7, P6, Sonoscape portable ultrasound, GE Vivid Cardiac, Phillips CX50 cardiac ultrasound)

• Cardiac monitoring devices (Cardell Max 12/Telemetry/NIBP/Invasive BP)

• Advanced imaging (64-slice helical CT, 1.5T MRI, OEC fluoroscopy)

• Comprehensive in-house laboratory and full multi-specialty support

Other specialties at ACCESS include critical care, oncology, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, nephrology, interventional radiology, and avian & exotic medicine — all supported by an exceptional technical team and a nationwide network of specialists.

Role Highlights
As Medical Director & Cardiologist, you will:

• Spend approximately 50% of your time providing advanced cardiology services

• Spend approximately 50% of your time leading, mentoring, and supporting doctors across all specialties

• Oversee hospital medical protocols, standards, and strategic growth

• Foster a collaborative, high-quality medical culture

Why Thrive Pet Healthcare
With over 400 locations nationwide, we offer extensive resources, a strong peer network, and leadership development support through our Medical Initiatives Committee, Specialty Directors Board, and more. We prioritize work-life balance with flexible scheduling and dedicated mental health resources for veterinary professionals.

Benefits – our care in action  

We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development.  We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that meets your specific needs and enhances your quality of life and work.  

Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive base salary + production, no negative accrual

• Medical Director incentive program

• Personal + Professional Package of Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation time, Parental leave, PURR-rental leave, and bereavement – to grieve both humans and pets.
• Separate paid time to pursue Continuing Education
• Generous Support for Board Study Paid Time
• Mental health and well-being, as we understand the unique challenges that come with veterinary care and offer resources to alleviate them.
• Educational support because knowledge is not only power but also fundamental in your growth and development.
• Impressive Pet Perks – free exams and discounts on products and services at all Thrive locations.

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 be carefully considered based on 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 Andie Miller at andie.miller@thrivepet.com. You can also view additional positions online at Thrive Careers.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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