Jobs in Houston, TX
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The Vet Service – Houston Metro

JB-33430 - Associate Veterinarian - Houston, Texas

901 Bagby St, Houston, TX, 77002 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-texas
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Hiring Bonus
Dental
Discounted Pet Care
Health
Vision
401k
Pet Insurance
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Houston is the largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing veterinary employment markets in the United States. The region’s large population and strong pet ownership culture create consistent demand for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency Doctors, and Medical Directors. With hundreds of companion animal hospitals and specialty clinics across the metro area, Houston offers extensive career opportunities for veterinary professionals.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
surgery
general practice
orthopedics
dermatology
oncology
dentistry
emergency
cardiology
ophthalmology
diagnostic imaging
Species
dog
exotics
large animal
cat
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
general practice
Preferred Skills
general practice
hospitalized patient management
communication
teamwork
exam room management
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join an established companion animal practice in Houston, Texas. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys delivering high-quality medicine within a collaborative, team-oriented environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role offers a broad canine and feline caseload spanning preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory capabilities, providing the resources needed for efficient diagnostics and comprehensive patient care. You will work alongside experienced veterinary and support professionals while building trusted relationships with clients and taking an active role in treatment planning and case management. The practice values clear communication, teamwork, clinical confidence, and consistently high standards of small animal medicine. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking strong earning potential with production and no negative accrual, a negotiable signing incentive, modern clinical resources, and a four-day working week with no required weekends.