Medical Director Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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 ~$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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 259 active | 3,193 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,003 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
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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