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Dallas, Texas

Associate Veterinarian - Dallas

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine, building trusted relationships with clients, and growing alongside a collaborative team.

This is an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern hospital where you'll be empowered to manage a diverse caseload, continuously develop your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them. You'll work alongside experienced doctors and supportive hospital leaders who are committed to your growth and success.

What You'll Find at GoodVets

  • Clinical autonomy and trust
  • Modern hospitals and technology
  • Collaborative, growth-minded teams
  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Unlimited CE and professional growth support
  • Competitive compensation + production

Paid Parental Leave and Sabbatical Program

  • If you're looking for more than your next job – if you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the future of veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.
  • Dive into the details: View the full job description.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now or schedule a one-on-one conversation.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will deliver high-quality medical care and manage a diverse caseload in a modern hospital environment. They will also focus on building trusted relationships with clients and collaborating with the hospital team to ensure successful patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to professional growth and clinical excellence. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team and a dedication to providing exceptional care to pets and their owners.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client relationsCaseload managementCollaborative teamworkPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$141k (54 salary observations; 593 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
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$145k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$141k median in Texas$140k nationally (+1%)54 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas263 active3,246 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

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About Good Vets

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited CE
Paid parental leave
Sabbatical program
Mentorship and professional development

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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