Associate Veterinarian - $40k sign on bonus

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Job Description The Practice Garth Animal Hospital is an independently owned small animal practice in Baytown, Texas. We have grown rapidly on the strength of a strong community reputation, five-star patient reviews, and a Fear-Free culture that runs through every aspect of how we operate. Our owner DVM also sees exotics. If that interests you, there is room to work alongside her and grow in that area. If small animals are your focus, perfectly fine either way. We are bringing on our third and final associate to complete the team. Fear-Free Fear-Free principles guide how we handle our patients. Our team is trained in it, our protocols are built around it, and our clients choose us because of it. If you believe that low-stress handling produces better medicine and better outcomes, you will fit right in here. The Role You will carry a small animal caseload that includes wellness and preventative care, sick patient diagnostics and treatment, dentistry, soft tissue surgery including spays and neuters, internal medicine, and client communication and case follow-up. You will have the autonomy to practice the way you were trained, with a collaborative support team behind you. New graduates are welcome to apply. The Schedule Four-day workweek (full-time) Three-day workweek available for the right candidate Part-time arrangements considered No on-call, no overnight shifts Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $120,000 to $180,000+ commensurate with experience, with production. Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance for the right candidate Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with matching Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off CE allowance with paid CE days Paid licensing, professional dues, and liability coverage Employee discount What We Are Looking For Commitment to low-stress, patient-centered care Respect for technicians, assistants, and support staff, with a team-first mindset Eligibility for Texas licensure Fear-Free certification is a plus, but we will support you in getting there if you are not yet certified #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Seaside Animal Hospital