Veterinarian Medical Director

NVA$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
  • 5+ years of clinical experience
  • Prior leadership or management experience
  • Strong interest in soft tissue surgeries
  • Ability to foster team collaboration and development

Responsibilities

  • Lead hospital operations in partnership with the Hospital Manager
  • Mentor and support a team of veterinarians
  • Set and maintain high medical standards
  • Cultivate a positive and collaborative team culture
  • Maintain a clinical presence with a focus on surgery
  • Manage 90% clinical responsibilities and 10% leadership

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus and leadership bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO for work-life balance
  • Continuing education (CE) allowance and support
  • 401(k) with company match
  • No emergency or on-call shifts, or Sundays
  • Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development
Full Job Description
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 3 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
  • Full dental suite
  • 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

What We Offer:
  • Highly competitive base salary and production bonuses
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Leadership bonuses
  • Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO to support a strong work-life balance
  • CE allowance and CE days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Licensure dues/fees & PLIT
  • No emergency or on-call shifts, or Sundays
  • 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!

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