Chief of Staff Veterinarian | San Antonio, TX | Clinical Leadership + Profit Sharing | Flexible - 08

Chief of Staff Veterinarian San Antonio, TX | Full-Time | Clinical Leadership | Profit Sharing | Sign-On + Relocation Assistance Are you an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine but is ready to have a greater influence on the team, culture, and direction of a hospital? A growing small animal practice in the San Antonio area is looking for a Chief of Staff Veterinarian to serve as the clinical leader of the hospital while continuing to practice medicine. This is an opportunity for someone who wants meaningful leadership responsibility without giving up the clinical side of veterinary medicine. The Opportunity As Chief of Staff, you'll help set the tone for the medical team and play an important role in maintaining a collaborative, positive hospital environment. You'll work closely with hospital and operational leadership while having the autonomy to help shape medical standards, mentor the team, and support continued growth. Key areas of responsibility may include: * Providing clinical leadership for the veterinary team * Mentoring and supporting Associate Veterinarians * Helping establish and maintain high medical standards * Supporting doctor and staff development * Encouraging collaboration across the hospital * Helping improve medical workflows and efficiency * Partnering with hospital leadership on staffing and operational priorities * Supporting a positive and accountable team culture * Maintaining strong doctor-client relationships * Continuing to see patients and practice medicine Clinical Autonomy + Strong Support One of the biggest advantages of this opportunity is the support structure surrounding the doctors. The hospital maintains a strong staff-to-doctor ratio, allowing veterinarians to spend more of their time practicing medicine rather than getting buried in administrative tasks. The veterinary team is supported by: * Experienced clinical support staff * Operational leadership * Human resources support * Accounting and administrative resources * Marketing support * Continuing education and professional development resources The Hospital You'll have access to the technology and resources expected in a modern small animal practice, including: * Comprehensive in-house laboratory * Digital radiography * Digital dental radiography * High-speed dentistry equipment * Ultrasound * Therapeutic laser * Dedicated surgical suite * Separate examination areas * Isolation capabilities The practice provides comprehensive small animal care with an emphasis on preventive medicine, client education, and developing long-term relationships with pet owners. Compensation & Benefits The compensation package can be structured around the experience and contribution of the veterinarian selected for the role. Benefits include: * Competitive base compensation * Profit-sharing opportunity * Sign-on bonus * Relocation assistance * Flexible and transparent scheduling * Fully paid health benefits * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Generous paid time off * 401(k) with company match * Required continuing education covered * Additional professional development and CE opportunities * Employee veterinary discounts * Veterinary benefits for personal pets * Short-term and long-term disability coverage * Life insurance * Accident and critical illness coverage Professional Growth This practice places a strong emphasis on professional development and provides opportunities for veterinarians and team members to continue building their skills. For a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, this role provides the opportunity to directly influence the development of the medical team while continuing to grow as a clinician and leader. Who They're Looking For * DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree * Eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas * Experienced small animal veterinarian * Strong clinical and diagnostic skills * Leadership experience preferred * Interest in mentoring and developing veterinarians and support staff * Strong communication and client education skills * Collaborative and approachable leadership style * Commitment to high-quality medicine * Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with hospital leadership Why Consider This Role? This opportunity offers something different from a traditional Associate position and something more hands-on than a purely administrative leadership role. You'll continue practicing medicine while having a meaningful voice in the hospital's medical standards, team development, culture, and future growth. If you're ready for greater influence and leadership but don't want to give up the part of veterinary medicine you love, we'd like to connect.