Veterinarian - Bastrop, TX
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Crossroads Animal Hospital in Bastrop, TX is seeking a compassionate and driven Associate Veterinarian to join our growing, community-focused practice. Whether you're a new graduate eager to learn or a seasoned DVM looking for leadership opportunities, we offer the support and environment to help you thrive.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Crossroads, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care for companion animals. Our well-equipped hospital features:
- Digital and dental radiology
- Therapeutic laser
- Ultrasound
- A skilled, collaborative support team that keeps your day running smoothly
New graduates benefit from hands-on mentorship, while experienced veterinarians can take advantage of leadership potential and a highly efficient team.
We believe in balance—our full-time schedule is just 3.5 days per week with rotating Saturdays, giving you time to enjoy life outside the clinic.
Discover Bastrop, TX
Just 30 minutes from downtown Austin and 20 minutes from the new Tesla Giga Factory, Bastrop offers the charm of small-town living with easy access to big-city amenities. Known as The Heart of the Lost Pines, this scenic area features:
- Outdoor adventures like kayaking, canoeing, and hiking
- A thriving local dining and shopping scene
- Proximity to world-class events, festivals, and entertainment in Austin
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional dues and liability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, personalized medical care for companion animals within a community-focused practice. Collaborate with a support team to ensure efficient daily operations and participate in mentorship or leadership activities.
Requirements
The position is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be driven, compassionate, and capable of working in a well-equipped clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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, 94% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 289 active | 3,393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 17% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,429 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+185%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- Includes weekends
About Crossroads Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bastrop
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $329k
- Typical market rent
- $1,723/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 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.