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.