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Kilgore, Texas

Veterinarian | Kilgore, TX | Our Family Vet

VeterinarianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

What would you do with $200k? Whether you want a bigger bonus up front or a higher guaranteed base, the choice is yours. CareVet is offering a customizable compensation package totaling $200k in your first year as a full‑time DVM at Our Family Vet in Kilgore, TX.

If you’re an experienced mixed‑animal veterinarian looking for a place where your skills are valued, your schedule is respected, and your earning potential is real, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Position

Our Family Vet is searching for an experienced mixed‑animal Veterinarian to help grow our long‑standing, community‑centered practice. You’ll bring hands‑on expertise, a personable approach, and a team‑first attitude — and we’ll give you the support, flexibility, and autonomy you deserve.

This Role Is Designed for True Work‑life Balance

  • No weekends
  • Closed for lunch every day

Last appointments at 4:30 p. m.

If you want to practice high‑quality medicine and still enjoy your evenings, your hobbies, and your family time, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Hospital

Our Family Vet offers a unique blend of small‑animal, farm‑animal, and equine medicine — with small animal making up about 90% of our caseload. For doctors who love variety, this is a dream mix.

Small‑animal services include: Wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, nutrition, and end‑of‑life care — all supported by modern equipment and a team that knows how to deliver exceptional client service.

Equine services include: MRI, elective and emergency surgery, reproductive care, dentistry, lab services, colic treatment, and more. There’s also room to expand this side of the practice if that’s where your passion lies.

Whether you’re excited about mixed practice or want to lean more heavily into one area, we’ll help you shape the caseload that fits your strengths.

About the Team

Since 1984, our team has been a trusted partner to the Kilgore community. We’re friendly, collaborative, and committed to creating a positive, professional environment where everyone supports one another. Our staff is experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to staying current on modern medicine so our patients receive the best care possible. We treat pets like family — and we treat each other the same way.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • 1:1 personalized career coaching
  • Customizable $200k first year compensation
  • Flexible scheduling

“True” paid time off (base and production)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance
  • Generous pet care perks
  • Access to a financial planning platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time and allowance for professional development
  • Access to our doctor vacation program
  • And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with Team Members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Stephanie Cooper by phone (303)552-8143, or by email at scooper@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Animal handlingClient communicationSmall animal medicineVaccinationMedical equipment operationTreatment planningAnimal behavior knowledge

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 12 employers

2
<$140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$160k
5
$170k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

Sign-on bonus
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
77%
Relocation assistance
77%
Loan repayment
31%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
#2

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$160k-$180k
#3

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$120k-$175k
#4

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+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Kilgore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$236k
Typical market rent
$1,317/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Longview, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CareVet Health

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St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
Closed for lunch daily
Last appointments at 4:30 p.m.
Flexible scheduling
True paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
100% paid life and disability insurance