Urgent Care Veterinarian – San Antonio, Texas

Location San Antonio
Discipline: USA Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $175000 to $195000
Contact name: John Read

Contact email: john@supremesearchspecialists.com
Job ref: HJW05

​Urgent Care Veterinarian | San Antonio, Texas

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Urgent Care Veterinarian in San Antonio, Texas, offering the chance to focus exclusively on urgent care medicine within a modern, purpose-built veterinary hospital.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. You'll provide high-quality after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the demands of routine wellness appointments or overnight emergency medicine.

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Position: Urgent Care Veterinarian
Schedule: Flexible Full-Time Swing/Second Shift

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking a rewarding urgent care role or a new graduate looking to develop your clinical skills with personalised mentorship, this opportunity provides the support and resources needed to thrive.

About the Practice

This progressive urgent care hospital provides convenient after-hours veterinary services for companion animals, bridging the gap between daytime general practice and emergency hospitals.

The practice focuses exclusively on urgent medical cases, allowing veterinarians to deliver efficient, high-quality care for non-life-threatening conditions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The hospital is equipped with advanced technology, including:

  • Cloud-based electronic medical records

  • Digital radiography

  • Comprehensive IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment

  • Paperless workflow

  • Modern purpose-built facilities

The practice follows Fear Free principles and operates as a Feline Friendly environment, helping minimise patient stress while delivering exceptional standards of care.

Responsibilities

As an Urgent Care Veterinarian, you will:

  • Diagnose and treat a wide variety of urgent canine and feline medical conditions.

  • Manage cases including wound care, ear infections, vomiting, diarrhoea, minor injuries, and humane euthanasia.

  • Develop treatment plans and clearly communicate recommendations with pet owners.

  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records.

  • Collaborate closely with veterinary nurses, technicians, and hospital leadership.

  • Support the growth and development of veterinary support staff.

  • Deliver compassionate, relationship-focused patient and client care.

  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Please note: This role focuses exclusively on urgent care medicine with no routine wellness appointments and no abdominal surgeries required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE programme.

  • Active veterinary licensure in Texas or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.

  • Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Confidence managing urgent medical cases in a fast-paced environment.

  • A compassionate and collaborative approach to veterinary medicine.

  • A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care using Fear Free handling techniques.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced veterinarians and motivated new graduates.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers a comprehensive compensation package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary (ranging from $175,000 to $195,000)

  • Flexible compensation package

  • Optional ProSal compensation with no negative accrual

  • Healthcare benefits

  • Retirement plan with employer match

  • Three weeks of paid time off

  • Paid parental leave and paid maternity leave

  • Annual work-life balance day

  • Paid continuing education days and CE allowance

  • Paid state licensing fees

  • Paid AVMA and state professional membership dues

  • Professional liability insurance

  • Additional holiday pay for holiday shifts

  • Personalised one-to-one mentorship

  • Internal veterinary collaboration and consultation platforms

  • Significantly discounted veterinary care for personal pets

  • Modern facilities with advanced diagnostic equipment

  • Experienced technical support team

Apply Today

If you're searching for an Urgent Care Veterinarian job in San Antonio, Texas, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive veterinary team offering advanced facilities, flexible scheduling, and a rewarding focus on urgent care medicine.

To apply or learn more, please contact:

John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com