Tired of the corporate grind? Are you finding yourself spending more time focused on your production numbers than you are on the care of your patients? We have the antidote. Our AAHA accredited, Certified Cat-Friendly small and exotic animal hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian.  Experienced or new graduates welcome to apply; mentorship and training opportunities available.  Our passion is superior level medicine, collaborative relationships with our clients and a nurturing, family friendly work environment focused on the team goals. We have a culture devoted to providing the most compassionate, comprehensive companion animal healthcare services for those who choose them. 

Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital and Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital  are successful, locally-owned, locally-managed practices focused on the comprehensive and compassionate care of our patients and their families.  We offer 30 minute appointment times in order to focus on the needs of our patients and clients, as well as benefit the doctors and staff.  Our goal is to have both healthy patients and healthy doctors. Compassion fatigue and toxic stress are real and present dangers in this profession, and we endeavor to combat them at our practice in many ways, including a negotiable salary, generous benefits and a family friendly atmosphere. We have state-of-the-art small and exotic animal veterinary hospitals in the northeast suburban area of San Antonio, Texas, just minutes from the hill country and Guadalupe River. Our spacious, remodeled 4,900 square foot and new 5,000 sf  “paperless” practices are well-equipped, and our fantastic location, mid-affluent clients, friendly work environment and great support staff, including 2 LVTs, 2 LVTs in progress, multiple assistants and a high staff-to-doctor ratio, enable our dedication to the highest levels of patient care and client relationships. We work hard to support our team and create an environment of growth, support, teamwork and positivity. We are looking for a similarly positive, collaborative, enthusiastic person to help us continue our high standards of care and service to the San Antonio community. We offer an attractive compensation package including paid time off, CE/dues, health insurance, liability insurance and a matching SIMPLE IRA for full time staff.  

Our practice caseload is diverse ranging from dogs, cats and rabbits to bearded dragons, chickens and macaws. We are a Cat Friendly practice with a low stress handling approach. Internal medicine, preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery and dentistry are our practice’s major focus. We complement this with a doctor who performs acupuncture and extensive Class IV Cold Laser Therapy.  

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate of a Licensed, Accredited Veterinary School

• Must Have Unrestricted DEA License

Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital and Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital welcomes you to contact us at 210.496.1315 or nobah@swbell.net with any questions you may have about this position or to schedule an interview. We are a smoke-free healthcare campus and a drug-free workplace. 

Salary:

Starting at $110,000 per annum for new graduates with production bonus

Negotiable for experienced candidate. Production bonus structure applies

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate of a Licensed, Accredited Veterinary School

• Must Have Unrestricted DEA License

About Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital

We are a progressive AAHA accredited 3 doctor practice committed to providing the most comprehensive and compassionate companion animal care for those who choose it. We are in a semi affluent area where clients value their pet family members. We thoroughly work up and and treat cases and for those cases beyond the scope of a general practice, we have access to and a good rapport with an excellent team of referral specialists locally. We are well-established and newly remodeled with a strong client base and loyal clientele. See our Facebook and Instagram to view our personality

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