Associate Veterinarian – Privately-Owned, AAHA-Accredited, Advanced Veterinary Hospital 🏥
Houston, TX, Houston, TX, 77019 atlasconsultancygroup.comOverview
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Houston, TX is a vibrant, diverse city known for its world-class dining, cultural attractions, and strong economy. Home to the Texas Medical Center and a major energy hub, it also offers top sports teams, museums, and green spaces. With a warm climate and affordable living, Houston is a dynamic place to live and work.
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A well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative team. Privately-owned and serving the local community for well over six decades, this full-service hospital has built a loyal, engaged client base and a reputation for combining advanced high-quality medicine with a genuinely community-focused culture. The practice cares for a broad mix of dogs and cats, and the caseload spans everything from routine wellness and dentistry through to advanced soft tissue surgery, urgent care, emergencies, and complex diagnostics. Housed in a spacious, 21,000 square foot facility, the hospital is equipped with an on-site pharmacy, in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and fully equipped surgical suites, giving doctors the tools to practice comprehensive, high-standard medicine. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks, supporting an efficient yet varied day-to-day caseload. You will be joining a team of eight fantastic veterinarians who bring a wide range of experience and clinical interests, supported by a large, well-trained, and cross-trained technician and support staff. The hospital takes a genuinely hands-on approach to mentorship, with structured, one on one training from experienced senior doctors, making this a strong fit whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned clinician. A fear free approach is embraced throughout, helping keep visits calm for pets, clients, and staff alike. Enjoy a consistent four day work week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturday mornings (8am to 2pm) shared evenly across the team. Key Highlights • AAHA accredited, privately owned small animal hospital serving the Houston community for well over 65 years • Team of 8 veterinarians offering genuine collaboration and shared clinical support • 21,000 square foot facility with on-site pharmacy, in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and surgical suites • Structured, hands-on mentorship program led by experienced senior doctors • Open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians alike • Consistent four day work week with rotating Saturday mornings shared across the team • Experienced doctors are consistently producing between $1m-1.1m annually with new graduates around $700K in their first year! • Fear free approach to patient handling • Advanced full-service caseload including wellness, dentistry, surgery, urgent care, and diagnostics About You • DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US • Hold or be eligible for a Veterinary State License in Texas • Comfortable with a varied general practice and urgent care caseload • Strong communicator who values teamwork and long-term client relationships • New graduates and experienced veterinarians both encouraged to apply • Interest in developing surgical, dental, or diagnostic skills is a plus Benefits • Base salary starting at $130-140K for newer graduates, plus 22% production with no negative accrual • Relocation assistance available • Health insurance plans with employer contribution • Retirement available after one year of employment • CE allowance of $2,500 per year, plus CE hours • Paid professional dues and license fees • Three weeks PTO • Fantastic earning potential • Scrubs • Opportunity to work with an incredible team who care immensely about their clients, pets, and employees alike! • And more!