Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Hutto Veterinary Clinic in Hutto, TX is an established and growing small animal practice located just 30 minutes northeast of Austin and 15 minutes from Round Rock. We're seeking a full- or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team.
About Us
- Continuously growing clinic focused on canine and feline medicine and surgery
- Located in Hutto, a fast-growing suburb with small-town charm near Austin
- Well-equipped with IDEXX in-house lab, digital radiography (including dental), and Avimark software
- Relaxed, supportive environment that encourages case collaboration and teamwork
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical care for dogs and cats
- Communicate clearly with clients and educate them on diagnostics and treatment options
- Perform dentistry and soft-tissue surgery with support from skilled technicians
- Collaborate with fellow doctors to ensure the highest standard of care
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) to practice veterinary medicine in Texas
- Confident in routine procedures, dentistry, and preventative care
- Committed to client communication and team-based medicine
- Positive, dependable, and eager to grow in a supportive practice
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary with signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) with employer match and practice-sponsored life insurance
- CE allowance, paid time off (including CE), and full coverage
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical care for canine and feline patients. Collaborate with fellow doctors and technicians to maintain high standards of care and educate clients on treatment options.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$141k (44 salary observations; 518 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (776 salary observations; 6,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #5 of 12 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.
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Living in Hutto
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $302k
- Typical market rent
- $1,753/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.