Veterinarian - Medical Director

Medical Director

We're looking for a Medical Director DVM to join our passionate team at Stone Oak Veterinary Clinic in San Antonio. Salary: $150,000 - $160,000/year base + Production. Pro-sal with no negative accrual and no deficits.

Destination Pet is a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

If you're passionate about high-quality veterinary medicine and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Description

The medical director's objective is to oversee the medical operations within the hospital, mentor the medical staff, and lead the advancement of high-quality patient care and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Building

• Provide strong, stable leadership within the hospital.
• Foster cohesive and high-functioning medical teams.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and the referring veterinary community.
• Perform additional duties consistent with the role of Medical Director as assigned.

2. Mentorship & Staff Development

• Mentor veterinarians and medical staff to support professional growth.
• Guide staff in understanding how behaviors impact revenue and practice success.
• Provide individualized coaching and development.
• Review monthly production performance and coach for improvement.

3. Hospital Operations Management

• Collaborate with the Hospital Manager to set priorities, manage costs, and ensure operational success.
• Monitor and evaluate hospital protocols from patient intake to discharge.
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives and operational updates.
• May serve as the designated veterinarian for facility permits or licenses as required.

4. Business Development & Community Engagement

• Represent the hospital and company at community events.
• Join local service organizations or participate in outreach efforts to enhance reputation.
• Dedicate at least 12 hours per quarter to business development activities and submit quarterly reports.

5. Clinical Duties

• Provide direct patient care including examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and surgeries.
• Operate medical equipment and prescribe medications.
• Communicate with clients regarding medical conditions and treatment plans.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of veterinary experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced technical skills in veterinary medicine.
• Strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness, authenticity, and empathy.
• Positive attitude and leadership presence.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.