Team Lead Veterinarian - Acorn Hill Animal Hospital - San Antonio, TX

Team Lead Veterinarian
- San Antonio, TX 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.

• 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.

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.

• Competitive Pro Sal with no Negative Accrual
• Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• Ownership interest? Equity ownership package with no money out of pocket
  ! Up to $300,000 and annual MD bonus of $15,000
• Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Student loan assistance for early career candidates –
  up to $20,000/year for 4 years
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness

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.

• 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…