Lead Veterinarian

Welcome to Dodd Animal Hospital, a cornerstone of veterinary care in San Antonio, Texas, since 1948. Our longstanding commitment to the community is evident in the comprehensive services we offer, including wellness and preventive care, testing and diagnostics, advanced care, surgical procedures, urgent care, pet boarding, and grooming.Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as digital radiography and ultrasound, enabling us to provide accurate and efficient diagnostics. We also offer endoscopy services to further enhance our diagnostic capabilities.Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care to every pet entrusted to us. We prioritize continuing education and embrace technological advancements to ensure the highest standard of veterinary medicine.

Located at 2940 Rigsby Ave, our hospital is easily accessible to the San Antonio community. San Antonio offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and a variety of recreational activities, making it an appealing place to live and work.We invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional veterinary care. At Dodd Animal Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a community that values and supports its local businesses.

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. Its important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Description

• Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
• Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
• In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pets problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Must be proficient in surgery

Your Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• High Producer Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians