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Alliance Animal Health
Cedar Park, Texas

Medical Director Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$160k

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Job Description

Company Description

Cedar Park Animal Clinic has served Cedar Park, Texas, since 1974, building lasting relationships with generations of pets and their families. Our reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care reflects our commitment to patients, clients, and one another. Team members support each other, celebrate accomplishments, and make respect part of everyday practice.

Our purpose-built facility includes six fully equipped exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, and a dental suite. Clinical resources include digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic and surgical lasers. We provide comprehensive wellness care, boarding, advanced diagnostics, and surgical procedures, including soft tissue, laser, elective, and orthopedic surgery.

The hospital has updated in-house equipment and can call on board-certified specialists in the area for support with specific cases.

With an established client base and strong community roots, Cedar Park Animal Clinic combines a long history of trusted care with the facilities and resources to support continued growth.

Job Description

Cedar Park Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Medical Director Veterinarian who is proficient in general medicine and surgery and brings compassion, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to veterinary care. This position offers medical autonomy and the opportunity to help lead a practice with long-standing client relationships. Potential ownership opportunities are outlined below.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or an equivalent degree, from an accredited university and an active state veterinary license. A current DEA license and USDA accreditation are required or must be obtained upon hire.

The Role

As Medical Director, you will practice general medicine and surgery while supporting the clinic’s continued growth.

The specific scope of your leadership responsibilities is defined at the practice level and includes guiding medication decisions, supporting junior veterinarians and new graduates through mentorship as applicable, and leading the implementation of clinical best practices.

You will work alongside a team that values respectful collaboration and compassionate care, serving clients whose relationships with the practice span generations.

Equity and Partnership Opportunities

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to pursue equity participation and a pathway to partnership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual salary of S130,000–S160,000, depending on experience.
  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Production bonuses with no negative accrual.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Flexible scheduling and medical autonomy.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Liability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life and supplemental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Personal pet care discounts.
  • Access to a DVM mentor network.
  • Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.
  • Life in Cedar Park, Texas

Cedar Park offers access to parks, hiking trails, live music, and nearby Austin. Enjoy hockey games and concerts at the H-E-B Center or take a scenic ride on the Austin Steam Train through the Texas Hill Country. Local recreation and access to the Austin area provide plenty of ways to spend time outside the clinic.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or an equivalent degree, from an accredited university.
  • Active state veterinary license.
  • Current DEA license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
  • USDA accreditation or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
  • Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.

A compassionate approach to patient care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Salary range dependent on experience. $130,000-$160,000 + sign on bonus + production bonuses, no negative accrual + relocation assistance

Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

Practice general veterinary medicine and surgery while supporting the clinic’s continued growth. Guide medication decisions, mentor junior veterinarians and new graduates as applicable, and lead implementation of clinical best practices.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryMedical LeadershipMedication Decision-MakingCompassionate Patient CarePractice GrowthSoft Tissue SurgeryDental Care

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 ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k 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, 84% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$160kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas259 active3,193 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,003 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Production bonuses with no negative accrual
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Liability insurance
401(k) retirement plan

Living in Cedar Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.