Equine Medical Director & Lead DVM

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Ownership opportunities

Leadership impact

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Medical Director/Managing DVM to provide clinical leadership and guide the growth of the San Antonio Equine Hospital.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager to create a positive environment for staff and clients, aligning medical direction with hospital operations. The role emphasizes mentorship, high-quality equine care, and collaborative decision-making, with opportunities to develop ambulatory services and sports

Qualifications

• DVM degree from AVMA accredited institution.
• Experience in equine veterinary medicine with high standards of patient care.
• Previous leadership or team-development experience; formal medical leadership is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with a Practice Manager and hospital team.
• Ability to balance independent clinical decision-making with shared leadership and accountability.
• Interest in sports medicine or ambulatory services is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in equine care across hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Lead in partnership with the Practice Manager as a unified hospital leadership team.
• Mentor and engage veterinarians, technicians, and staff to foster a collaborative workplace.
• Support case oversight, diagnostic and treatment planning, and medical protocols.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and pursue sustainable practice growth.
• Develop clinical services in alignment with client needs and team strengths.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Ambulatory services interest

Sports medicine interest

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Medical Director/Managing DVM to provide clinical leadership and guide the growth of the San Antonio Equine Hospital.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager to create a positive environment for staff and clients, aligning medical direction with hospital operations. The role emphasizes mentorship, high-quality equine care, and collaborative decision-making, with opportunities to develop ambulatory services and sports