Associate Veterinarian Animal Hospital of Humble

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Animal Hospital of Humble | Humble, Texas

Are you an experienced veterinarian who values practicing thoughtful medicine, building lasting client relationships, and working alongside a dedicated veterinary team? Animal Hospital of Humble is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our established small-animal practice and help us continue delivering the quality care our community has come to know.

A Hospital Where Relationships Matter

At Animal Hospital of Humble, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with caring people. Our goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care while treating pets and their families with courtesy and respect.

Our hospital provides a broad range of services, including wellness and preventive care, general medicine, surgical procedures, dentistry, digital radiography, microchipping, and in-house laboratory diagnostics. We also offer an in-house pharmacy, prescription diets, and boarding services to support the needs of our patients and clients.

With established hospital resources and a dedicated support team, you'll have the opportunity to practice medicine across a variety of cases, develop meaningful relationships with clients, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

What We're Looking For

  • A DVM/VMD degree and eligibility for veterinary licensure in Texas.
  • Small-animal clinical experience and confidence managing medical cases.
  • Strong diagnostic reasoning and a commitment to high-quality medicine.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
  • A collaborative, compassionate approach to patient care and teamwork.
  • An interest in contributing your experience and ideas to an established practice.
  • We're especially interested in an experienced veterinarian who is ready to bring sound clinical judgment, a steady approach to case management, and a genuine commitment to patient care to their next role.
  • Make Humble, Texas, your home

Humble offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with easy access to the restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions of the greater Houston area. It's a great location for someone who wants access to a major metropolitan area without living in the middle of the city.

When you're off the clock, explore the trails and natural spaces at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, stroll through Mercer Botanic Gardens, enjoy outdoor recreation around Lake Houston, or discover local restaurants and community events. Houston's museums, live music, professional sports, and diverse dining scene are also within reach.

Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring new restaurants, or taking advantage of big-city amenities, the Humble area offers plenty of ways to make the most of your time away from the hospital.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If you're an experienced DVM looking for an established small-animal practice where you can contribute your skills, build client relationships, and be part of a dedicated veterinary team, we'd love to connect.

  • Animal Hospital of Humble
  • 3645 FM 1960 Road East
  • Humble, TX 77338
  • Phone: 281-812-1960
  • Website: animalhospitalhumble.com
  • We look forward to meeting a veterinarian who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive, compassionate medical care to small animals, including wellness exams, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures. They will also build lasting relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the hospital's support team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and be eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas. The role requires clinical experience with small animals, strong diagnostic reasoning, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Small-animal clinical practiceClient communicationWellness carePharmacy management

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, 82% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$140k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas259 active3,112 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 22% offer loan repayment375 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veterinary Innovative Partners

Veterinary Services
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship
Professional development
Collaborative work environment