Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome!
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
We’re Hiring! Associate Veterinarian – Tyler, TX
South Tyler Animal Clinic, a long-standing and AAHA-accredited small animal practice in the heart of East Texas, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our exceptional team!
For over 40 years, we’ve proudly served the Tyler community with high-quality veterinary care in a friendly, supportive environment where our clients and patients feel like family. If you value teamwork, strong client relationships, and a balanced lifestyle, we’d love to meet you.
This is a great opportunity for new grads to be mentored by a tenured team, or for an experienced vet to take the next step in their career!
What We Offer
- State-of-the-art facility with digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab, and pharmacy
- Dedicated, experienced support staff & loyal client base
- No after-hours emergencies or on-call shifts
- Competitive pay
- Sign-on bonus
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, CE allowance, professional dues, and more
Why Tyler?
With its charming small-town feel and big-city perks, Tyler is a hidden gem in East Texas. Enjoy beautiful parks, lakes, local dining, and a vibrant arts scene—all wrapped in a warm, welcoming community with an affordable cost of living.
Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a recent graduate looking for strong mentorship, South Tyler Animal Clinic offers the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact.
Interested or know someone who might be? Let’s connect! Apply today or reach out to learn more about this amazing opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals within an AAHA-accredited practice. Collaborate with a support team to maintain strong client relationships and ensure patient well-being.
Requirements
The role is open to new graduates seeking mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be compassionate and motivated to work in a team-oriented environment.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (46 salary observations; 620 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $119k–$155k)105 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $140k median in Texas | $140k nationally (about the same)46 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 268 active | 3,301 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment381 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome! at Vet Cor a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No nights
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tyler
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $265k
- Typical market rent
- $1,259/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.