Description
Lead with Compassion. Inspire with Excellence.
Are you a veterinary leader passionate about delivering exceptional care and building a positive, collaborative hospital culture? Acorn Hill Animal Hospital, a trusted small animal practice in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Medical Director to guide our practice, mentor our team, and shape the future of our hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with veterinary leadership and management. You’ll work alongside a dedicated Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to set goals, develop strategies, and continue growing our hospital’s reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a talented team of associate veterinarians and support staff.
- Establish, implement, and uphold medical protocols to ensure top-tier patient care and compliance.
- Collaborate with leadership to set and achieve hospital and operational goals.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.
- Deliver outstanding client service and support our mission of compassionate care.
Why Choose Acorn Hill Animal Hospital?
At Acorn Hill, we believe in supporting our veterinary professionals with competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and an environment that encourages career growth and work-life balance.
Benefits:
- Sign on Bonus
- Relocation Bonus
- Retention Bonus
- 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
Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is located in San Antonio, TX, and has been serving our community with compassionate and valuable pet care for over 40 years.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes surgical and multi-faceted medical equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, an in-house laboratory, a pharmacy, and so much more! We pride ourselves on having all the bells and whistles so that we can provide the highest quality care possible for our patients. We provide complete care including preventative and wellness, radiology, dentistry, surgery, rehabilitation, hospitalization capabilities, daytime ER care (if our schedule allows), in-house bloodwork, and end-of-life care. We also partner with our local community, including a Licensed Dog Trainer, who works with our patients on behavior management. We are an engaged team dedicated to growth and development, mentorship, and collaboration.
Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Active Texas veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain).
- 5+ years of veterinary practice experience preferred.
- Proven leadership and management skills with emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to ethical practice and clinical excellence.
- Ability to delegate effectively, communicate clearly, and inspire your team.
Why San Antonio, Texas?
San Antonio is one of the most vibrant and affordable cities in Texas, offering a rich blend of culture, history, and community. Enjoy world-class dining, diverse neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor recreation—all while being part of a growing pet-loving community. It’s the perfect place to build your veterinary career and enjoy life beyond the clinic.
Ready to Lead with Heart?
Join Acorn Hill Animal Hospital and make a lasting impact—on your team, your patients, and your community.
Apply today to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
