‹ Back to search results

Medical Director

J925950 San Antonio Texas USD180K / Year

An excellent opportunity is available for a Medical Director Veterinarian in San Antonio, TX. Take the lead within an established companion-animal hospital where you can influence medical standards, mentor an experienced team and continue practicing hands-on medicine.

This position combines clinical work with defined leadership responsibilities, providing the opportunity to shape hospital culture and clinical quality while working alongside veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, client-service professionals and dedicated practice management.

The Hospital
This established full-service small-animal hospital provides comprehensive preventative, medical, surgical and urgent care within a collaborative, team-focused environment.
The hospital is equipped to manage a broad general-practice caseload in-house, with diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, surgical and dental capabilities alongside hospitalization and enhanced patient-monitoring resources.

Clinical services, equipment and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
•Sick-patient appointments
•Same-day and urgent-care presentations
•Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Anesthesia-supported surgical procedures
•Comprehensive dentistry and oral healthcare
•Dental radiography
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•In-house laboratory testing
•In-house pharmacy
•Hospitalization capabilities
•Enhanced patient monitoring
•Isolation facilities
•Multimodal pain management
•Urgent and emergency stabilization during operating hours
•Established after-hours referral pathways
•Wellness and preventative-care plans
•Digital appointment and prescription-refill tools
•Client access to medical records
•Boarding and daycare services
•Licensed veterinary technician support
•Experienced veterinary assistants
•Dedicated client-service professionals
•Collaborative case management
•Continued professional development
The hospital has established strong relationships within its community, with an emphasis on attentive client service, continuity of care and maintaining high clinical standards.

The Role
As Medical Director, you will combine an active clinical caseload with responsibility for medical quality, team development and the continued progression of the hospital.

•Lead and maintain high standards of veterinary medicine
•Establish, review and uphold clinical protocols
•Champion evidence-based medicine and continuous quality improvement
•Maintain an active small-animal clinical caseload
•Provide preventative, medical, dental and surgical care
•Mentor and support fellow veterinarians
•Develop veterinary technicians and support professionals
•Encourage case discussion and shared clinical learning
•Oversee patient-safety standards
•Guide anesthesia and pain-management protocols
•Support diagnostic and treatment planning
•Utilize radiography, dental imaging, ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing
•Provide guidance for urgent and emergency presentations during operating hours
•Maintain appropriate after-hours referral processes
•Partner closely with practice management on hospital operations
•Support workflow and scheduling improvements
•Contribute to inventory and budgeting decisions
•Help improve the overall client experience
•Participate in veterinarian recruitment and onboarding
•Provide constructive performance feedback and clinical coaching
•Support preventative-care initiatives and client education
•Contribute to community engagement and the hospital's local reputation
Dedicated administrative time supports Medical Director responsibilities, helping maintain an appropriate balance between clinical practice and leadership.

Benefits
•Compensation up to $180,000
•Dedicated administrative time for leadership responsibilities
•Flexible scheduling within hospital needs
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
•Paid vacation
•Paid sick leave
•Paid holidays
•Continuing education allowance
•Dedicated paid CE days
•Texas veterinary license reimbursement
•DEA and applicable registration reimbursement
•Professional association dues covered
•Professional liability coverage
•Short-term disability insurance
•Long-term disability insurance
•Life insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Mental-health and wellbeing resources
•Generous employee pet care discounts
•Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
•Leadership development support
•Continued clinical and professional development

San Antonio, TX
San Antonio offers an appealing combination of major-city amenities, cultural character and access to the Texas Hill Country. The city has a diverse economy alongside an extensive healthcare and research sector, providing a strong foundation for professionals looking to establish long-term roots in the area.

Outside of work, San Antonio offers everything from the River Walk and Pearl District to historic neighborhoods, restaurants, markets, museums and year-round festivals. The city's historic missions provide another distinctive part of the local landscape, while the surrounding Hill Country opens up opportunities for hiking, river recreation and weekend trips.

With San Antonio International Airport providing convenient travel connections and no Texas state individual income tax, the city provides an attractive setting for veterinarians seeking leadership responsibility alongside an active lifestyle and the amenities of a major metropolitan area.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Professional Development Assistance, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k