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Destination Pet
San Antonio, Texas

Veterinarian - Medical Director

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$160k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

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

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. 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!

What You’ll Love About Destination Pet

  • 3 Weeks PTO + 32 hours floating holiday
  • $3,000 Annual CE allowance + 5 days CE PTO
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • $350 /mo. Student loan reimbursement
  • $5,000+ Relocation assistance
  • No non-compete clause
  • 24/7 Mental health support via telemedicine
  • $1,000 Discretionary spending to support pet parents in need

If you’re looking for a dynamic, supportive team in a great location, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s start this exciting journey together!

Medical Director Job Description

Objective: 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.
  • Consideration: 36 hours of Patient Contact Time

*This also includes collaborating with Associate DVM staff to develop individualized treatment plans, educate clients effectively, and address all questions and concerns professionally.

**Leading and participating in ongoing medical quality assurance, including case reviews, continuing education, and compliance with state and federal regulations

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.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

SurgeryClient communicationClinical diagnosisTreatment planning

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$155k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs

5
<$160k
5
$160k-190k
1
$200k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
54% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Destination Pet

Veterinary Services
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

3 Weeks PTO + 32 hours floating holiday
$3,000 Annual CE allowance + 5 days CE PTO
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 5% company match
$350/mo Student loan reimbursement
$5,000+ Relocation assistance
No non-compete clause
24/7 Mental health support via telemedicine