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Houston, Texas

Veterinarian - Houston, TX

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Named one of America’s Top 25 Animal Hospitals by Newsweek in 2025

Brittmoore Animal Hospital is a full-service, multi-doctor veterinary hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare services to the Houston community. We offer advanced diagnostic capabilities through extensive in-house testing, state-of-the-art equipment, and collaboration with specialty referral partners when needed.

We are currently seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. A veterinarian with an interest in reproduction and theriogenology would be a tremendous addition to our practice, and we are also open to speaking with a board-certified or residency-trained theriogenologist.

Why Brittmoore Animal Hospital?

  • Expansive, Modern Facility
  • 10,000-square-foot hospital
  • 8 fully equipped exam rooms
  • Well-stocked in-house pharmacy
  • Advanced surgical suites
  • Digital radiology and in-house diagnostics
  • Closely supervised hospitalization area
  • Extensive in-house laboratory capabilities
  • Renowned Reproductive Center
  • World-renowned reproductive center and surgical suites onsite
  • Extensive in-house reproductive equipment
  • Dedicated resident reproductive technician
  • Established reproductive caseload with opportunities for continued growth and collaboration
  • Exceptional Team & Culture
  • Highly skilled licensed veterinary technicians
  • Experienced and supportive support staff
  • Strong leadership and collaborative doctor team
  • Mentorship opportunities for doctors at all experience levels

At Brittmoore, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary medicine so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Since the 1970s, we have consistently maintained accreditation through the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), demonstrating our long-standing commitment to excellence in patient care and hospital standards.

Why Houston?

Houston is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the country and offers an unmatched blend of culture, diversity, world-class dining, professional opportunities, and affordability. With vibrant communities, excellent entertainment, and a relatively low cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas, Houston is an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

Benefits

  • We believe the emotional and physical well-being of our team is essential. We offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid vacation
  • Professional dues and liability coverage
  • Mentorship and professional development

And Much More

We would love the opportunity to tell you more about our hospital, our team, and the future we’re building together. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pet healthcare services and advanced diagnostic testing within a multi-doctor hospital setting. Collaborate with the veterinary team and specialty referral partners to ensure high standards of patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, with a strong interest in reproduction and theriogenology preferred. Board-certified or residency-trained theriogenologists are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SurgeryClinical collaborationLaboratory testingHospitalization management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (46 salary observations; 620 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$143k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$140k median in Texas$140k nationally (about the same)46 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas280 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 98% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 18% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Houston, TX at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education allowance
Paid vacation
Professional dues and liability coverage
Mentorship and professional development

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.