Veterinarian - Austin TX

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Join us at ZippiVet Arboretum if you thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment! We foster a supportive learning culture where growth and skill development are encouraged, and work-life balance is a priority. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality medicine while working together as a fun, cohesive team. What makes ZippiVet Arboretum a great place to work:

  • No on-call hours
  • Modern facility
  • 30-minute doctor appointments
  • State-of-the-art equipment which includes: ultrasound, digital radiograph, digital dental radiograph, IDEXX labs, cold laser therapy
  • Beautiful separate surgery and dental suite
  • Positive, upbeat environment

Long-tenured Staff

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who is seeking professional growth! The full-time doctor schedule is 4 days a week, from 8 am - 6 pm. Join us and bring your unique strengths, knowledge, and personality to our hard working and fun loving team at ZippiVet Arboretum!

What's in It for You

We offer a generous sign on bonus, competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and so much more. The emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees is important to us.

Where We Are

Located in the heart of the “Lone Star State,” Austin, Texas is the capital of Texas. It is one of the biggest cities in Texas, as well as one of the most popular. You’ve likely heard of Austin, with its famous slogan of “Keep Austin Weird,” but there is so much more to what Austin Texas is known for.

One of many fun facts about Texas is that Austin is deservedly called the Live Music Capital of the World. Starting in 1991, Austin has been recognized as the destination for live music.

The increasingly prominent startup hub is also getting popular among digital nomads due to the vibrant tech scene, coworking culture, and exciting events. From lakes to rivers, Austin and the surrounding hills are full of waterways.

While we could go on about all the amazing attractions, restaurants, museums, and other places you can explore here, we can assure you there is no shortage of things to do and places to explore in Austin.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary medical care in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Perform medical examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.

Requirements

The position requires an experienced veterinarian capable of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinic. Candidates must be able to commit to a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineDentistryDigital radiographyDigital dental radiographyPatient careTeam collaboration

General Practice Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 96% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,505 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedGeneral Practice median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Texas18 active179 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 96% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 17% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings87 in the last 30 days69 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,505 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Austin TX at ZippiVet - Arboretum a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,505 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$150k
3
$150k-170k
5
$170k-190k
2
$190k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · New York, New York

$104k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Cerritos, California

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

$150k-$200k
#4

Associate Veterinarian

$88k-$186k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,505 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Competitive salary
Medical benefits (health, dental, vision)
401(k)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
CE allowance
Vacation
Dues

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.