Description

Thrive San Antonio

Emergency Veterinarian with 3-5 years of experience

About You

You’ll provide excellent, in-the-moment care when patients need it most. You’ll hone your ability to triage and assess critical needs - with a team to back you with support and lean on our community to shift in schedule or role. You will contribute to:

• A collaborative, respectful team where all ships rise
• Building & maintaining a caseload and long-term referral relationships
• A positive work/life balance environment
• Willingness to be involved in internship programs, training, and mentoring ER Academy interns

About the Hospital

Thrive San Antonio is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital with a 30-year history in the community. We are the second ER facility to obtain Fear-free certification in the Country. The hospital is equipped with complete blood work capabilities, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, MRI, hemoperfusion, ventilator, and linear accelerator. We currently have specialty services including critical care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery and radiation oncology with diagnostic imaging starting in Fall of 2026. We have an established staff with low turnover in our DVM population. Our teams enjoy mentorship with new graduates and have provided an emergency veterinary internship for over 10 years

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success-yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.

OUR HOME

San Antonio is a vibrant, progressive city with a low cost of living with a high quality of life. We enjoy fantastic weather year-round as well as a dynamic cultural scene. Come enjoy the food and festivals of this often-overlooked Texas city.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required with 3-5 years of ER DVM experience
• State Veterinary Board License:
  • Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
  • Obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Experience in emergency medicine including work experience, small animal rotating or emergency internships is strongly recommended.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL model, with a sign-on bonus and relocation allowance if applicable. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO
• Hospital is stocked with fresh snacks and beverages for staff to enjoy regularly

And so much More!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.