Associate Veterinarian - Bastrop, TX

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our compassionate, collaborative, and highly skilled veterinary team in Bastrop, Texas. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional companion animal medicine and are looking to build a rewarding veterinary career in a supportive, well-equipped practice, we'd love to meet you. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking your next opportunity or a recent graduate looking for exceptional mentorship and professional development, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow with a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Why Join Bastrop Veterinary Hospital?

For more than 50 years, Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Bastrop community, providing high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with pets and the families who love them. We have won Best of Bastrop and Best of Elgin. We are a 7-doctor mixed animal practice that combines the warmth of a community-focused practice with advanced medical technology, modern treatment protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning. We have small & large animal ultrasound, cutting edge laser, and in house Idexx equipment, digital X-ray, a bovine and equine barn, acupuncture, and 8 exam rooms. Our doctors enjoy practicing medicine in a collaborative environment where they are empowered to make medical decisions, pursue professional interests, and deliver individualized care for every patient.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive wellness, prevention, and diagnostic care for companion and large animals
• Build lasting relationships with clients through education and compassionate communication
• Perform general soft tissue surgery and dentistry (or receive mentorship to build these skills)
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on the highest standard of patient care
• Collaborate with an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Utilize modern diagnostic equipment and evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture

Schedule: 4-day work weeks with one weekday (MondayFriday) off and two Saturdays per month from 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. No after hours calls required.

Qualifications

We're looking for veterinarians who have:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree
• Current (or eligible) Texas veterinary license
• Strong foundation in preventive medicine and wellness care
• Experience or interest in general surgery and dentistry
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Passion for compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced mixed-animal practice
• Large animal work is not required

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship designed to help build confidence and clinical skills.