Veterinarian

Location Houston, United States Sector Medical & Nursing Salary 130,000.00 US to 170,000.00 US per annum

Join an Experienced, Supportive Veterinary Team

A well-established, multi-doctor small animal hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and highly supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian seeking strong mentorship, a varied caseload, excellent earning potential, and long-term career development within a positive team environment.

The practice combines general practice with urgent care, providing a diverse clinical caseload while maintaining the supportive culture and continuity of care you would expect from an established hospital.

Why Join This Practice?

• $130,000$170,000 base salary, dependent on experience
• $40,000 sign-on bonus
• 20% production bonus with no negative accrual
• Established AAHA-accredited hospital
• Experienced 3-doctor veterinary team
• Strong medical leadership
• Highly skilled and long-tenured support staff
• Loyal, established client base
• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Career development and leadership training
• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Excellent opportunity for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians
• General Practice + Urgent Care

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a caseload that combines scheduled appointments and walk-in urgent care cases.

You'll have the opportunity to manage a broad range of small animal cases while developing your skills across preventative medicine, diagnostics, medical cases, and surgery.

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic technology, including:

• Ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography

The varied caseload provides an excellent opportunity to build confidence and broaden your clinical skill set while working alongside experienced veterinarians.

A Schedule Designed for Work-Life Balance

The hospital is open:

• MondayFriday: 8:00am6:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am2:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

Saturday coverage is shared across the veterinary team, with veterinarians typically working only 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 Saturdays.

This provides excellent access for clients and patients without requiring veterinarians to sacrifice their weekends on a regular basis.

Mentorship & Career Development

The practice is committed to helping every veterinarian develop and succeed, regardless of experience level.

New graduates will benefit from structured onboarding, hands-on mentorship, and guidance from experienced Doctors as they transition into clinical practice.

Experienced veterinarians will have opportunities to further develop their clinical skills while also accessing leadership development and training.

The team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, open communication, and supporting one another, creating an environment where you can ask questions, share knowledge, and continue to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000$170,000 base salary
• $40,000 sign-on bonus
• 20% production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Continuing Education allowance
• Paid CE time
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Career development opportunities
• Leadership training
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mental health and wellbeing resources

What We're Looking For

• Holds a DVM or equivalent degree
• Is eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas
• Has an interest in small animal medicine and surgery
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multi-doctor team
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to excellent patient and client care
• Is motivated to continue learning and developing professionally

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected AAHA-accredited Houston practice offering an attractive combination of strong compensation, a $40,000 sign-on bonus, 20% production with no negative accrual, structured mentorship, and a varied general practice and urgent care caseload.

You'll be joining an established team with experienced medical leadership, skilled support staff, and a loyal client base giving you the support and resources to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you're looking for a hospital where you can grow clinically, build lasting client relationships, and become part of a genuinely collaborative team, this could be an excellent next step.