Veterinarian

Job Description

Join Our Team at Friendswood Animal Clinic!
True Work-Life Balance • 6-Doc Practice • Supportive & Tenured Team • New Grads Welcome

Established in 1969 (over 55 years!), Friendswood Animal Clinic, located just south of Houston and minutes from Galveston, is seeking a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced, 6-doctor, upbeat team. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice high-quality medicine with the support of highly trained staff in a well-equipped, fast-paced yet organized environment. We have been considered a "well-oiled machine" by doctors when they come to visit. Everyone jumps in when needed and keeps everything collaborative and positive. This also an excellent environment for new grads who are welcome to apply!

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees & PLIT coverage
• No non-compete agreement
• Mentorship and clear career growth opportunities
• Medical independence
• Work-Life Balance: No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, flexible scheduling. 1/2 Saturdays are minimal due to the amount of docs.
• Strong mentorship, collaborative culture, tenured staff

Our Facility Includes:

• 8 exam rooms, 2-table surgical suite, treatment room with 3 wet/dental tables, large doc's office
• Digital radiography & digital dental X-ray
• Ultrasound, isoflurane anesthesia & suction unit
• Two ultrasonic dental machines
• IDEXX ProCyte DX, Catalyst DX & SediVue (automated urinalysis)
• Full in-house diagnostics: urinalysis with sediment, PCV/TP, blood smear differentials, skin & ear cytology
• SNAP testing: 4DX (heartworm), FeLV/FIV, parvo & SPEC cPL (pancreatitis)
• AVImark EMR with full exam room computer access
• Large, fully stocked on-site pharmacy

Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset
• Team player with a positive, collaborative approach
• Passion for high-quality veterinary medicine and ongoing learning

Why Friendswood?
Our city combines small-town charm with top-tier schools, parks, and family-friendly living, plus easy access to Houston's cultural hub and Galveston's coastal fun.

If you're ready to grow in a positive, progressive environment and deliver outstanding care to a loyal client base, we'd love to meet you! Apply today!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.