Senior Associate Veterinarian | San Antonio, TX | Acorn Hill Animal Hospital

Senior Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our growing small animal practice in San Antonio, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career by combining high-quality clinical medicine, mentorship, and clinical leadership in a collaborative hospital environment.

As a Senior Associate Veterinarian, you will serve as an experienced clinical resource for the veterinary team, help mentor associate veterinarians, support consistent medical standards, and work closely with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to help our hospital continue to grow. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine while also having a meaningful influence on team development, patient care standards, client experience, and hospital culture.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Associate Veterinarian, you will have the opportunity to make an impact both in the exam room and throughout the hospital. This is not simply a seniority title it's an opportunity to become a trusted clinical leader within a supportive veterinary team.

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Provide exceptional, compassionate medical care to small animal patients.
• Perform comprehensive wellness examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and dentistry as appropriate to your clinical interests and experience.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for associate veterinarians and veterinary support staff.
• Encourage evidence-based medicine and help promote consistent, high-quality medical standards throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with other veterinarians on complex cases, treatment plans, diagnostics, and patient management.
• Help establish, implement, and uphold medical protocols and best practices.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Promote excellent client communication and education to strengthen long-term relationships with pet families.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor veterinarians and support their continued clinical development.
• Share knowledge, experience, and best practices with associate DVMs and the broader veterinary team.
• Help identify opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
• Serve as a positive role model for teamwork, professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall team experience.

Hospital Collaboration

• Work closely with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to support hospital goals and initiatives.
• Participate in conversations around medical quality, team development, client experience, and operational improvements.
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented hospital culture.
• Contribute ideas and clinical perspective as Acorn Hill Animal Hospital continues to grow.
• Support the hospital's reputation for compassionate, personalized, and high-quality veterinary care.

Why Join Acorn Hill Animal Hospital?

At Acorn Hill Animal Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to practice excellent medicine while working with a team that values collaboration, professional growth, mentorship, and compassionate patient care. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support you professionally, financially, and personally.

Compensation & Financial Benefits

• Competitive ProSal compensation with no Negative Accrual
• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• Financial relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Student loan assistance for early-career candidates up to $15,000 per year for 4 years
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• $2,500 annual Continuing Education allowance
• 3 paid CE days annually
• State veterinary license renewal, DEA registration, and AVMA membership dues paid
• Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and clinical growth
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness and mental health resources, including Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness.

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