Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian Job ID: J652763 | Location: Dallas, Texas | Salary: USD120K- USD150K / Year A well‑established, privately owned small animal hospital located in Providence Village, TX, just 35 minutes north of downtown Dallas, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its expanding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a confident, client‑focused Doctor who is passionate about delivering personalized care and practicing within a Fear Free‑guided environment. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional medical and customer service in a calm, supportive setting, with a strong emphasis on patient comfort, client relationships, and overall wellbeing. Opportunity Privately owned, progressive practice with a strong reputation in the local community Conveniently located in Providence Village, a growing North Texas community near Frisco, Denton, and Little Elm Fear Free‑focused culture with support for continued Fear Free certification and professional development Flexible role with the option to focus primarily on consultations and appointments; surgery optional Opportunity for exposure to exotic species alongside small animal medicine (interest preferred but not required) Busy, recently refurbished, and well‑equipped hospital with a diverse caseload Excellent 3.5:1 Veterinary Technician to DVM ratio Long‑term partnership opportunities available after 2‑3 years for the right candidate Schedule & Flexibility Full‑time preferred: 4 × 10‑hour days (40 hours per week) Shift times: 8:00am–6:00pm, with a 1‑hour lunch break Alternate Saturdays required (8:00am–6:00pm) If a Saturday is worked, a mid‑week day off is provided (never more than 4 days per week worked) Essential Applicant Attributes Licensed or eligible to receive a Texas State Veterinary Licence (DVM) Minimum 2 years' clinical experience, with the ability to work sole charge/solo if required Confident managing 30‑minute appointments Strong commitment to delivering exceptional, high‑quality, personalized care Enthusiastic about working in a Fear Free hospital environment and willing to undertake additional training as required Desirable Attributes Interest in seeing both small animal and exotics (not essential if preferring small animal only) Previous experience in a high‑quality, Fear Free private practice setting Compensation & Benefits Base salary: Negotiable, expected range $120,000 – $150,000 Option to work on a salary‑only basis, or salary + production bonus (structure negotiable based on preference) Quarterly team bonus provided Sign‑on and relocation bonuses potentially negotiable (not guaranteed) 4 weeks PTO plus public holidays CE allowance and CE PTO negotiable Private healthcare and dental insurance provided Free on‑site parking Medical insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k Why This Role Stands Out This role is ideal for a confident, compassionate Veterinarian seeking a balanced schedule, strong clinical autonomy, and the chance to practice high‑quality medicine in a Fear Free setting, without pressure to pursue surgery unless desired. With genuine flexibility, competitive remuneration, and long‑term growth potential, this is a rare opportunity in a supportive private practice environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr