Medical Director- Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic is searching for a skilled veterinarian (DVM) become our a Medical Director to lead our small animal hospital in North Texas.

Role and Experience

Dr. Karen Young and her team have been providing exceptional veterinary care to small animals in Arlington for years. As Dr. Karen plans for retirement, we’re searching for an experienced veterinarian to join our team as Medical Director.

In this role, you will lead the Sanford Oaks team and ensure the long-term success of our hospital. Along with influencing the future of our clinic, you will also build upon our hospital’s current strengths, while elevating our services and encouraging new business ideas.

Experienced Medical Directors are highly encouraged to apply, however, we’re also open to emerging leaders and experienced Associates (5+ years of clinical experience).

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)

  • Active Texas veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Successful completion of the NAVLE
  • EXCELLENT communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills and positive outlook
  • 5+ years of current, clinical experience
  • Strong surgery and dentistry skills
  • Veterinarian who trusts their technician and support teams
  • Love for teaching and a willingness to mentor others
  • Eager to build relationships with our client base
  • Experience with Fear Free patient handling is a plus, but not required
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and staying on top of the latest industry developments/tools

Core Competencies

  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive & Wellness Care
  • Companion Animal Health
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Client Communication
  • Case Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Professional Development
  • New Graduate Mentorship
  • Relationship Building

Scheduling Needs

This is a full-time, Monday-Saturday role with flexible scheduling. In addition to our weekday hours (8am-6pm), we have appointments on Saturdays from 8:30am-noon.

Our Investment in YOU

  • $75,000 bonus package DOE
  • VERY Competitive base range
  • Monthly Medical Director stipend
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • No on-call or emergency after-hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
  • 401(k) options
  • Medical freedom!
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with paid days to attend
  • Paid membership dues, licensing, and AVMA PLIT
  • Thought partnership with a talented Medical Advisor Board
  • Gym membership / State Fair tickets / National Park pass
  • Plus much more!

About Us

  • Excellent legacy in Arlington, with many clients lasting generations
  • Utilize Fear Free patient handling techniques
  • Patient care is paramount and a top priority
  • Paperless PIMS (AVImark)
  • Wide range of services, from GP to surgery and dentistry
  • Team attends regular CE seminars and the annual TVMA conference
  • Long term support staff that meshes well together
  • Our values: compassion, gratefulness, kindness, genuineness, and knowledge
  • Charming hospital with 3 exam rooms
  • Great location in central Arlington (off Fielder & Division)
  • Short drive to old downtown Arlington, UTA, Six Flags, the AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Texas Live
  • Website: soacvet.com

If you’re dedicated to a career in veterinary medicine and eager to join a collaborative, high-caliber team, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

P.S. Get the inside scoop by watching an episode of The Bootsky and Dr. Karen Show: f.io f.io

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Sanford Oaks AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the hospital team to ensure long-term success while elevating clinical services and fostering new business ideas. This role involves providing exceptional veterinary care, mentoring staff, and building strong relationships with the client base.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree and possess an active Texas veterinary license. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, along with strong surgical, dentistry, and leadership skills, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary surgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $125k–$165k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas255 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onTexas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment374 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director- Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic at Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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3
$160k-195k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Associate Veterinarian

From $120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

$75,000 bonus package DOE
Very competitive base range
Monthly Medical Director stipend
Generous PTO with rollover
No on-call or emergency after-hours
Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
401(k) options
Medical freedom

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,468/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.