Veterinary Medical Director — Lead Clinicians & Surgeries

O'Connor Road Animal Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization in San Antonio seeks an experienced Veterinarian Medical Director to lead a dedicated team and ensure delivery of high-quality veterinary services. The ideal candidate should have a DVM, strong surgical skills, and experience in team leadership. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact while continuing to grow in clinical expertise and management. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Experience in managing a veterinary team is preferred.
• Strong surgical skills, particularly in soft tissue surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations and team development.
• Mentor and support a team of veterinarians.
• Set medical standards of care and uphold them.
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Surgical skills

Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Tools

Avimark practice management software

Digital radiography

Job description

Veterinarian Medical Director – O’Connor Road Animal Hospital | San Antonio, TX
Career Advancement • Collaborative Leadership • Surgical Opportunity

O’Connor Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to step into a Medical Director role at our well-established, multi-doctor practice in San Antonio, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a collaborative team while continuing to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive and well-equipped environment. We are a busy, full-service small animal hospital offering primary care, surgeries, and limited urgent care. Our team is passionate about preventative medicine, client education, and delivering excellent patient care.

Your Role as Medical Director:

• Partner closely with the Hospital Manager to lead hospital operations and team development
• Mentor and support a team of 2 full-time veterinarians
• Set and uphold medical standards of care
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture
• Maintain a strong clinical presence with a strong interest in soft tissue surgeries preferred
• Estimated time allocation: 90% clinical, 10% administrative/leadership responsibilities
• Schedule : 4 days per week and rotating 1/2 Saturdays

About Our Hospital:

• 7 exam rooms, dedicated surgery suite, treatment and isolation areas
• In-house diagnostics (Idexx Catalyst & ProCyte, SNAP testing)
• Digital radiography and dental x-ray
• Ultrasound capabilities
• Modern anesthesia and patient monitoring equipment
• Established relationships for advanced surgical procedures
• Avimark practice management software

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary and production bonuses - NO negative accrual
• 22%+ starting production payout
• Compensation packages are tailored to align with each candidate's education, experience, clinical interests, and goals. If your expectations differ, apply and we'll discuss options!
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Leadership profit sharing incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful vacation time to support a strong work-life balance
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation and retention bonus potential
• Career advancement with leadership development support
• Supportive, collaborative, and experienced support staff

About San Antonio:
San Antonio offers a great mix of city amenities and outdoor activities, with excellent dining, entertainment, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country and nearby coastal destinations, all within a welcoming community and a relatively low cost of living.

If you’re looking to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact while continuing to grow clinically, we’d love to connect. Apply today!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.