MissionVet Specialty and Emergency is in search of a self-motivated, part-time or full-time Emergency Veterinarian who excels in multi-tasking and strives for excellence in patient care, client experience, and comprehensive communication to join its growing team!   

Our multidisciplinary hospital was created in 2012 by partners of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston and local partners Tige Witsberger (Surgeon) and Jocelyn Cooper (Neurologist/Neurosurgeon) to provide family veterinarians, clients, and patients in the San Antonio area with high-level patient care, unparalleled communication, and community outreach. MissionVet and its sister hospitals GCVS (Houston, TX) and AVES (Austin, TX) are partnered with the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals to accelerate its growth and network with other best-in-class specialty and emergency hospitals. Specialty services offered at MissionVet include internal medicine, general surgery, and orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery, dermatology and oncology.

 The 7th largest city in the United States and the 2nd largest city in the state of Texas, San Antonio is a city of culture and pride that has recently been awarded the following accolades:

• Ranked No. 1 on Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Friendliest Cities 2016” list
• Ranked No. 12 on Travel + Leisure’s “Best Cities in the U.S.”
• Labeled “The Best City in Texas” by Forbes in its October 2016 online edition

At MissionVet we strive to function as a cohesive team, providing mentorship, continuing education and consultations within the hospital in order to work through even the toughest cases. The emergency service is directly supported by all specialty services and specialists are on call for after-hours emergencies. Love surgery? Emergency clinicians also have the opportunity to perform emergency surgeries.

Cutting edge techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and advanced diagnostics such as CT, MRI, endoscopy, and fluoroscopy help us ensure that we are giving our patients the best chances for a positive outcome.  We take pride in not only delivering world-class medicine but also taking time to educate clients about their pet’s condition to ensure that they are making informed decisions about their loved one's health. We know that dealing with pet health issues can be difficult and stressful, so our warm hospital atmosphere and friendly staff will make clients feel as comfortable as possible during their visit.

If you would like to be a part of a leading-edge practice that supports your talent and the importance of a work/life balance, know that at MissionVet, we can offer you that and much more! 

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, CE allowance, and 401k employer matching. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing practice with strong leadership and support. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate exceptional teamwork and communication skills and the desire to build strong relationships with referring veterinarians.

 Please direct all inquiries to Keri Patton, Veterinary Recruiter, keri.patton@compassionfirstpets.com

Please visit our website www.mission.vet for more information about our practice.