Veterinarian - Medical Director

California Veterinary Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in San Antonio as a Veterinary Medical Director, leading a committed group to provide exceptional care. With competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a vibrant community, this role offers a unique opportunity to further your veterinary career while enjoying the best of Texas.

Benefits

Sign on and retention bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Continuing Education allowance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practice experience preferred.
• Active licensure in Texas or eligibility.
• Experience in managing staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff.
• Establish medical protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with management to set and achieve hospital goals.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Delegation

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Veterinarian - Medical Director

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Medical Director!
Location: Acorn Hill Animal Hospital - San Antonio, Texas

Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary leader to join our practice as a Medical Director.

Are you a veterinary leader passionate about delivering exceptional care and fostering a positive hospital team culture? Acorn Hill Animal Hospital, a trusted provider of small animal medicine in San Antonio, is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to guide our practice and mentor our talented team of associate veterinarians and support staff.

Benefits

Sign on and retention bonuses are available!

• Generous compensation
• No Negative Accrual: Providing stability and financial security
• Flexible schedules
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 24/7 access to our peer to peer mental well-being platform, Kindly Human.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development programs: Yearly Global FAST training, dental training with a board-certified dentist and more!
• Paid Professional liability insurance
• Scrub/white coat allowance
• 401k with 2% company match
• 529 Gift of College Savings Plan
• CE allowance ($2,500 a year and 3 days of CE-specific PTO for a Full-Time Veterinarian)
• Student loan repayment program (up to $15,000 per year for 4 years)
• AND we also pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees

About the Role

• This veterinary leadership role combines clinical excellence with veterinary practice management responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to:
  • Lead and mentor a team of associate veterinarians and support staff to deliver outstanding care.
  • Establish and uphold medical protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with your Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to set hospital goals, develop strategies, and shape the future of Acorn Hill.
  • Build a positive hospital team culture that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university, or equivalent
• Active licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas (or eligibility).
• 5+ years of practice experience preferred
• Positive and effective leadership experience
• A strong ability to manage staff and outcomes with emotional intelligence
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Experience effectively delegating tasks and achieving results with practice team members

Why San Antonio?

San Antonio offers an unbeatable combination of culture, affordability, and vibrant living. With a growing pet-loving community, it's the perfect place to further your career in veterinary care while enjoying the best of Texas.