Veterinarian Medical Director

Experienced Veterinarian Wanted to Lead as Medical Director at Towne North Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX

Established in 1979, Towne North Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the San Antonio community for over 40 years. We combine compassionate veterinary care with the latest technology and the highest standards in general practice. Our small animal general practice offers everything from wellness & urgent care to surgeries and senior pet support, all aimed at providing the best for our patients. We're looking for a dedicated veterinarian to join our team and continue our legacy of exceptional care in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment. We’re lucky to have loyal clients who continually allow us to care for their pets and provide us referrals!

Our practice has:

• Idexx Procyte and Catalyst in house machines. Both Idexx and Antech available for clinical and pathology diagnostics.
• Digital radiographs with Dragonfly software
• Dentalaire dental unit with new Midmark dental x-ray unit
• Anesthesia monitoring equipment
• MLS Multiwave cold laser therapy unit

Your Role as Medical Director:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team
• Set the medical vision for the hospital in collaboration with the hospital manager
• Medical independence - flexibility in how you practice medicine
• Maintain a high standard of care across all services
• Guide new graduates and support ongoing CE for all doctors
• Estimated Time Allocation: 90% Clinical Practice, 10% Admin & Managing Duties

What we offer:

• Highly competitive base salary and production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Leadership profit-sharing incentives
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful vacation time to support a strong work-life balance
• Paid sick time & paid holidays
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees & PLIT
• No emergency shifts, no on-call shifts, no Sundays
• Career advancement with leadership development support
• Supportive, collaborative, and friendly support staff

About the area:

San Antonio has always been a big city with a small town feel! We enjoy many attractions such as the Riverwalk, the Alamo, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. We have great shopping and dining experiences available across the city! San Antonio is an easy drive from the Texas Hill Country and the great beaches of our Texas coast! Consider joining our practice and 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.

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- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. 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.