Associate Veterinarian – Privately-Owned, Advanced GP Hospital!

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a privately-owned, full-service hospital in the Houston Heights area of Houston, TX! Independently owned and rooted in the local community for several years, this full-service small animal practice cares for a loyal base of canine and feline patients across wellness, sick visits, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. As the caseload continues to grow, the team is adding a second full-time doctor to help carry that momentum forward. Doctors here work with digital full-body and digital dental X-ray, a newly installed IDEXX hematology and chemistry unit, an in-house microscope and centrifuge, and dedicated surgical and dental suites equipped for routine soft tissue procedures, spays, neuters, dentals, and extractions. A recently added ultrasound unit rounds out the diagnostic capabilities, with hands-on training available for anyone looking to expand into this area of practice. A practice manager and an on-site medical director whose main clinical focus are complex internal medicine cases lead the hospital day to day, backed by a support team of roughly 2.5 technicians and assistants per doctor. Fear-free handling guides how patients, clients, and staff are treated, and professional development is treated as a genuine priority rather than an afterthought. The role runs on a steady four-day schedule, with a half-day Saturday required every other week and surgeries typically wrapped up by early afternoon. There's no on-call rotation and no overnight emergency coverage to worry about. Key Highlights • Independently owned, full-service small animal practice in Houston Heights, Houston, TX • Digital full-body and dental X-ray, newly installed IDEXX in-house lab, microscope, and centrifuge • Dedicated surgical and dental suites, plus a recently added ultrasound unit with training available • On-site practice manager and medical director focused on internal medicine • Support staff ratio of approximately 2.5 technicians and assistants per doctor • Four-day work week with a half-day Saturday every other week, no on-call or overnight coverage • Interested in learning what you’re passionate about and tailor a caseload to you • Culture centered on mentorship and hands-on professional development • Room to develop a growing interest in exotics alongside the existing caseload About You • DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US • You hold (or are eligible for) a Veterinary State License in Texas • Roughly 2 to 5 years of clinical experience preferred • Comfortable performing routine surgery and dentistry, including spays, neuters, and extractions • Motivated, team-oriented, and interested in growing alongside the practice • Interest in ultrasound, advanced surgery, or internal medicine is a plus, but not required Benefits • Base salary of $125,000 to $145,000 depending on experience • 21% production, no negative accrual • 401(k) with 4% match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • PTO allowance • CE allowance + 3 additional days to attend • $1,000 annual allowance toward licenses and memberships • Life insurance options • And more!