Associate Veterinarian

Bay-Porte Animal Hospital is the oldest animal hospital in La Porte, Texas, operating since 1981. This longevity speaks to a foundation built on trust, superior medicine, and sincere compassion, where we treat our patients like family. The community recognizes this dedication, evidenced by our excellent Google rating of 4.8 stars. When you join our practice, you are not just finding a new job; you are becoming an integral part of a long-standing tradition of dedicated small animal healthcare. We invite you to join our growing team and do your best work here. You will find immediate support from your teammates, including long-term staff and our current Veterinarians, Dr. Saxe and Dr. Short, and Hospital Manager Heather Brister. Because we believe in your professional success, you will find access to programs designed to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you are looking to refine your surgical skills or pursue credentialing as a technician, this hospital is part of a supportive network dedicated to helping teammates grow. We ensure you have the resources, mentorship, and continuing education needed to succeed in every aspect of your role. Bay-Porte Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal practice committed to providing comprehensive care. We offer robust services across Pet Wellness, Advanced Care, Surgical Procedures, and Testing & Diagnostics. We also provide Urgent Care services, allowing you to utilize your emergency skills and manage critical cases without relying solely on external referral centers. Our commitment is to give you the clinical autonomy and medical support necessary to deliver the high-quality medical services our long-standing patient base expects. Located in La Porte, Texas, we serve a dedicated client base across the community and surrounding areas. Our location is convenient for pet owners, situated just off West Fairmont Parkway. As the oldest animal hospital in La Porte, you will immediately connect with a community that views the hospital as family. This is a chance to build deep, meaningful relationships with clients who value consistent, compassionate care for their pets.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual .

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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