Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Central Houston Animal Hospital

Central Houston Animal Hospital, a fixture in the community since 1970, invites you to join a supportive environment dedicated to delivering a new standard of care. Our reputation for excellence is strongly supported by a 4.7-star Google rating, reflecting the deep trust we have earned from pet owners throughout Houston. We emphasize comprehensive veterinary care, blending traditional wellness and surgical procedures with cutting-edge rehabilitative and regenerative medicine. If you are seeking a career where compassionate, high-quality medicine is the daily norm, this is where you can do your best work. When you join us, you become part of a larger organization that supports a culture focused on professional growth and specialized education. Programs are in place to help all teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. Our highly collaborative team includes dedicated DVMs, an LVT serving as Director of Rehabilitation, and a CVA/CCRT integrative veterinarian, providing valuable internal expertise you can leverage daily. This structure ensures every teammate has the opportunity and support necessary to succeed. We pride ourselves on offering advanced and comprehensive medical care that goes far beyond routine services. Our facility provides full-service medical support, including wellness, advanced diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Crucially, we house a robust rehabilitation unit featuring specialized modalities like the Underwater Treadmill (UWT), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Cold LASER Therapy, and Acupuncture. We seamlessly integrate these state-of-the-art tools alongside regenerative medicine techniques and manual therapy to address complex orthopedic and neurologic cases. Furthermore, we are equipped to handle Urgent Care needs, giving our diagnostic teams consistent exposure to a wide range of challenging presentations. Located in the heart of Houston, Texas, you will be joining one of the country's most dynamic and diverse metropolitan areas. Houston offers an exceptional quality of life, celebrated for its world-class dining, abundant cultural centers, and expansive park system. Our location on Westheimer Road places you centrally within the community, offering easy access to the energy and amenities that make the city such a fantastic place to live, learn, and establish deep professional roots.

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.

Responsibilities and Benefits

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.