Owner/Partner Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$220k-$300k
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Job Description
- Lead Veterinary Partner & Owner – CityVet Buda (Greater Austin)
- Location: Buda, TX (Greater Austin)
- Compensation: $220,000–$300,000+, plus equity ownership
- Relocation assistance available
- Build the practice you've always imagined, faster
What would your practice look like if you could design it from day one: the medicine, the team, the culture, the way clients feel when they walk through the door?
CityVet is opening a brand-new clinic in Buda, a fast-growing community just south of Austin that's full of young families, new neighborhoods and pets who need a great veterinarian. The real estate is already secured, so you skip the longest, most uncertain part of opening a practice and get to the part that matters: building your team and caring for patients.
This is a true ownership opportunity. You'll hold equity in the practice you build, and CityVet will be behind you every step of the way.
A head start most new clinics don't get
For most new practices, finding and securing the right location can take many months before any other work begins. In Buda, that step is already done.
- Location secured: no site search, no lease negotiation and no waiting
- A faster path to opening day: you can move quickly into design, build-out and hiring
- Seeing patients sooner: this means earning sooner and building equity sooner
You'll still shape the clinic's design and how it runs. You just get to start well ahead of where most new owners begin.
What You'll Do
Shape the clinic from the start. Work with our team on the clinic's design, equipment, services and opening plans, so the clinic reflects how you want to practice.
Set the medical standard. Define the standards of care and the practice philosophy. You'll have full clinical autonomy, with no quotas and no rigid corporate protocols.
Hire and build your team. Choose the people you'll work beside, with the help of our recruiting team, and create a culture you're proud of.
Become part of the community. Build relationships with Buda families, local rescues and shelters, and grow a client base that's loyal to you.
Lead as an owner. Make the decisions that drive your practice's success, and share directly in the value you create.
True ownership, real equity
This isn't a title with "partner" attached. As Lead Veterinary Partner, you'll own equity in CityVet Buda. That means:
A real stake in what you build. As the practice grows, so does your ownership value.
Long-term wealth. You build equity in a business, not just a paycheck.
An owner's voice. You'll have real authority over the direction of your practice.
Without the usual startup risk. You don't need to finance construction or build back-office systems alone. CityVet brings the capital, infrastructure and experience of opening clinics.
We'll go through the full ownership structure with you openly and early in the conversation.
Support Behind You
- Starting a practice on your own can mean years of stress outside the exam room. With CityVet, you get a team of experts who've done this before:
- Real estate and build-out: design and construction management
- Business operations: HR, payroll, finance, procurement and vendor management
- Growth: recruiting, marketing and a grand-opening launch plan
- Technology and legal: IT systems and legal support
Leadership development: business coaching and mentorship from veterinarians who've built their own CityVet practices
You focus on medicine and leadership. We'll help with the rest.
About CityVet
- CityVet has been founded and led by veterinarians for more than 25 years. We're proud to be:
- Certified Great Place to Work™ three years in a row
- Ranked #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries
- Recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Health Care™
- Rated 4.8 stars on Google, from more than 10,000 reviews
- Our C.A.R.E. values:
- Culture: A supportive workplace where everyone feels valued
- Advancement: Mentorship and real pathways to ownership
- Relationships: Strong connections with our teams and communities
- Excellence: High-quality care, every visit
Compensation & Benefits
- $220,000–$300,000+ with unlimited earning potential
- Equity ownership in your practice
- Up to 28% production commission, with no negative accrual
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Student debt support and financial planning resources
- Generous PTO and paid parental leave
- Free virtual urgent care for full-time employees and their families
- Comprehensive mental health benefits
- Leadership development and business coaching
What We're Looking For
- DVM/VMD or equivalent, licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure
- 3+ years of small animal experience
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to build something of your own
- Leadership or mentorship experience, or a strong desire to grow into it
- Someone who wants to own outcomes, not just appointments
Ready to Build?
Because the location is already in place, this opportunity is moving quickly, and we're interviewing now. If you've been waiting for the right moment to own your practice, this is it. Apply below, or reach out to Dr. Alissa Edoff Alissa.edoff@cityvet.com for a confidential conversation.
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Ready to Own Your Future?
Join a team of supportive peers, compassionate leaders, and dedicated veterinary professionals who believe pets make the world better and who build practices that reflect that belief.
- Become a CityVet Owner/Partner and create a career rich in purpose, freedom, and lasting wealth.
- Let’s build your practice together.
- This Employer participates in E-Verify.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead the design, medical standards, and team-building for a new veterinary clinic while maintaining full clinical autonomy. As an owner-partner, you will drive the practice's success, build community relationships, and manage daily operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. A minimum of 3 years of small animal experience and a strong entrepreneurial spirit are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k in an average-cost state. 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, 54% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
CityVet DVM ranks #4 of 13 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$260k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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