Associate Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Antonio, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care by treating pets individually to minimize stress and anxiety. Collaborate with the hospital team and support staff to maintain medical protocols and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

You have a Doctor of Veterinary degree from an accredited university and an active veterinary state license. You are comfortable partnering with clients to deliver high-quality patient care and minimizing patient stress, anxiety, and discomfort.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Heska digital radiology

mobile ultrasound unit

dental radiology system

IDEXX system

ProCyte

Catalyst

Urinalysis

Heska analyzers

Bovie cautery

laser equipment

Isoflurane anesthesia

Sevoflurane anesthesia

Ultrasound

Echo

Dental Radiograph

X-Ray

In-House Diagnostics

Laser Therapy

USDA Accreditation

DEA License

Job Description

Company Description

At Ellison Drive Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX, we’ve built a culture where teamwork, learning, and laughter go hand in hand. As a general practice that welcomes all animals, our doctors and technicians work shoulder-to-shoulder, sharing knowledge, mentoring, and staying connected through morning huddles and open communication.

We are excited to add an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. With a brand-new clinic on the horizon, this is an exciting time to come aboard—whether you’re looking for mentorship, opportunities to innovate, or room to step into leadership as we expand.

We offer a wide range of services to ensure we provide the highest quality of veterinary medicine to pets in our community. Our modern facility is equipped with:

  • Heska digital radiology, mobile ultrasound unit, and a fixed dental radiology system
  • IDEXX system with ProCyte, Catalyst, and Urinalysis machines
  • Two Heska analyzers for urine and fecal testing
  • Spacious surgery suite with Bovie cautery and laser equipment
  • Isoflurane and Sevoflurane anesthesia machines

Why join us?

  • Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment with team events, daily camaraderie, and strong support for one another.
  • Advanced Equipment & Services: State-of-the-art equipment including Ultrasound, Echo, Dental Radiograph, X-Ray, In-House Diagnostics, Laser Therapy, etc.
  • Mentorship: Excellent mentorship opportunity, including an extensive 12-month program and highly trained team to support development
  • Strong support staff: Our DVMs love having dedicated support staff, with highly trained and tenured team members
  • Benefits: We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!

To learn more about us click here!

Our clinic is in west San Antonio – an fast-growing area that is vibrant and diverse. From new shopping centers and big-name stores to local favorites that have been here for decades, you’ll find everything from quick bites and coffee runs to sit-down dining and retail therapy just minutes away. With Lackland Air Force Base nearby, the area also has a strong military presence that adds to its welcoming and community-focused atmosphere. 

Job Description

Our Veterinarians:

  • Develop a relationship with our clients and partner with them to deliver the highest quality patient care possible. 
  • Treat each pet individually to minimize stress, anxiety or discomfort. 
  • Stay up-to-date with innovative and emerging veterinary medications, procedures, treatments, protocols and equipment. 
  • Collaborate and function as a team within the hospital.
  • Help to continue developing the support team. 
  • Treat every client like family and each patient like their own pet.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university

  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community. When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​ Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way. Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
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