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Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

VitalRADs offers anACVR approved, private-practice residency position in Veterinary Radiology, directed by Brian Poteet, DVM, DACVR and Bobby Werner, DVM, DACVR. We are a part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, with a nationwide network of hospitals we partner to support. 

For 2026, the residency dates are 7/13/2026 - 7/15/2029. The post-residency work is exclusively in tele-radiology.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a community of 370+ hospitals in 38 states that delivers the highest quality general practice, emergency, and specialty care. This community of colleagues allows us to provide additional support, perks and opportunities for you!  Surrounded by those who understand you, your work, and what you’re experiencing day-in and day-out, your local hospital and other unique Thrive support systems like our Specialty Directors Board, are here to support and guide your professional journey. 

VitalRADs is a world-class team of veterinary imaging experts, headquartered in Cypress, Texas (just outside of Houston). The VitalRads team is comprised of board-certified veterinary specialists and other skilled professionals with over 150 years of combined experience in veterinary diagnostic imaging, teleradiology, telemedicine, PACS, DICOM, IT, and veterinary hospital information systems.  Our board-certified veterinary specialists review and interpret hundreds of cases from around the world, every day, from all modalities. VitalRads also has a mobile ultrasound group serving veterinarians in the Greater Houston area. We offer consulting on imaging capital equipment purchasing including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PACS, RIS, and nuclear medicine.

Requirements:  

• a 1-yr Rotating Internship or minimum 3+ years as a veterinarian
• 3 professional references
• veterinary school transcript
• attended AVMA approved veterinary school, or completed ECFVG or PAVE equivalency prior to start date
• passed NAVLE
• Thrive resident applicants must be able to secure United States work authorization upon the residency start date in the application which extends through the entire residency, as well as the 3-year post-residency employment obligation to the Thrive network.This is the dream opportunity for those who want to learn from the best!

Like you, for Thrive “care” isn’t just a word. It’s present in everything we do, driven by a dedication to the animals and families we serve. We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace that values your well-being, goals, and individuality. We take actions to empower you to provide the best care for pets, the people who love them, and yourself — through progressive career & learning options, benefits, and the company of people focused on your success. Throughout our hospitals across the country and with our university partners, Thrive is committed to supporting the education of veterinarians through externships, internships, and residencies that further what we can do for Animals and for one another.  

You can learn more about all our Medical Excellence & Education programs at - https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en/home#medical-exc

VitalRADs, as part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, provides a comprehensive benefits package including:  

-Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage  

-Continuing Education Opportunities including the Annual Thrive House Officer Symposium  

-PTO  

-Professional Liability Coverage  

-Thrive U for unlimited, no-cost, RACE-certified CE  

-Eligibility for Life and  

-Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Insurance and participation in 401(k) retirement savings plan  

-Paid Parental Leave & Purr-ental Leave  

-Pet Care Discounts and More  

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.  

We look forward to considering you for this opportunity on our team!  

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