Veterinarian | Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$115k-$130k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and everything in between! If you love variety in veterinary medicine, Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital might be the perfect place for you!
Located in the heart of East Texas, Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital offers a unique opportunity to practice small animal and exotic medicine in a welcoming, community-focused environment. From the traditional four-legged companions to pocket pets, birds, reptiles, and other exotic species, our diverse patient population keeps every day interesting!
We love the variety that comes with treating animals of all shapes and sizes, and we're passionate about providing compassionate, quality care to the pets and families who trust us.
New graduates are welcome! Whether you're just beginning your veterinary career or you're an experienced DVM ready for a new adventure, Whitehouse offers an exciting opportunity to expand your skills, explore your interests, and grow your confidence in practice.
Nestled just outside Tyler, Whitehouse offers the charm of a close-knit East Texas community with convenient access to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and everything the Tyler area has to offer.
If you're ready for a veterinary career with a little more variety, a lot of heart, and the opportunity to care for some truly unique patients, we'd love to connect with you!
Come discover what makes Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital such a special place to practice veterinary medicine!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat a diverse range of companion and exotic animals while performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with veterinary standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Additionally, they must be eligible for DEA/BNDD registration and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
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 ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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, 82% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,528 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$145k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 259 active | 3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 19% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,009 in the last 30 days | 513 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% 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. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
About Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Whitehouse
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $269k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,661/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.