Lead Veterinarian - Georgetown/Round Rock/Killeen/Temple

Lead Veterinarian Position

More than a career, it's a movement. Emancipet is the leading non-profit veterinary care provider in the United States, on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. Celebrating 26 years of delivering veterinary care to pets whose families cannot afford or access market sector care, we saw 260,000 visits in 2025 alone!

You are invited to come join the movement!

Join Emancipet as the Lead Veterinarian at our Killeen Clinic.

Best In Class Health Coverage for You and Your Entire Family at No Cost to You

• Health Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26. This is a PPO health insurance plan.
• Dental Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26
• Vision Insurance- 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26
• Telehealth- 100% Emancipet-paid Telehealth for your entire family: partner/spouse and all children under 26 (regardless of insurance status) that provides $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services
• Life AD&D - 100% Emancipet-paid
• Voluntary Benefits- including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Identity Theft Plan - 100% Emancipet paid
• Travel Plan - 100% Emancipet paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for Pet Family Members - $324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet
• Certification and Licensing Support-Emancipet covers the cost of certifications and licensing required for positions.

Other Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off - 9 paid holidays. 120 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure), with the ability to roll over 40 each year. 30 hours for Continuing Education.
• Additional Pay - Earn $800 per additional clinical shift worked within a pay period.
• Uniform Allowance- $500 provided annually.
• Continuing Education Stipend - $2,000 stipend for classes, conferences, and related expenses.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program - This position qualifies for the program, with employment time counting towards qualifying years for loan forgiveness.
• 401k Plan - Employer matching: Emancipet matches half of your contribution up to 5% of your annual pay. Employees can participate from their first day at Emancipet.
• Relocation Program - Emancipet provides up to $3,000 for eligible moving expenses for this position.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain licensure.
• Ability to obtain a DEA registration.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a clinical team.

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a clinically and operationally innovative team.
• Partner with a Branch Manager to oversee administrative aspects.
• Full-time position (5 days per week) with one day dedicated to leadership and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate frequently with Emancipet leadership to evolve the new clinic model and ensure quality care.

Salary range: $130,000 - $155,000, dependent on experience and other qualifications

Clinic Location: Killeen

Learn more about Emancipet and our movement by watching our short documentary: