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Northwest Houston Area, Texas

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Northwest Houston Area, TX

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$155k

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

DVM Focus is representing an Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in the northwest Houston area.

This position is open to veterinarians at all stages of their careers, including new graduates seeking structured mentorship and experienced veterinarians looking for autonomy, leadership opportunities, and continued professional growth.

The Role

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for companion-animal patients while working collaboratively with an experienced veterinary and support team.

Responsibilities Include

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  • General companion-animal medicine
  • Soft-tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic testing and interpretation
  • Development and communication of individualized treatment plans
  • Client education
  • Collaboration with veterinary technicians and support staff
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Continued professional and clinical development

The Practice

The hospital is a full-service small-animal practice with a strong emphasis on high-quality medicine, teamwork, mentorship, and client relationships.

  • Veterinarians have access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources, including:
  • In-house laboratory capabilities
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Surgical resources

Dental Care Capabilities

New graduates receive hands-on mentorship, case collaboration, and support as they develop clinical confidence and independence. Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to practice with autonomy and may have opportunities to mentor others and contribute to the continued development of the hospital.

  • What This Opportunity Offers
  • Full-time position
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Strong work-life balance
  • Structured new-graduate mentorship
  • Medical autonomy for experienced veterinarians
  • Leadership and mentoring opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Competitive compensation with production opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid CE days
  • Paid professional dues
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Employee pet-care discounts
  • Access to a national DVM mentor network

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
  • Active Texas veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • DEA license preferred
  • USDA accreditation preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative approach to patient care
  • Commitment to high-quality companion-animal medicine
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Refer to DF-7403 when contacting DVM Focus.

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals while collaborating with a support team. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, performing surgeries, interpreting diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedical record keeping

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$155kGeneral Practice median $135k (middle half $128k–$160k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Texas9 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
General Practice pay trend+3.7% 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. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,308 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus opportunity
Relocation assistance
Student loan assistance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Continuing education allowance
Paid CE days