Veterinarian - Austin TX
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,505 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | General Practice median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Texas | 18 active | 179 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 96% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 17% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 87 in the last 30 days | 69 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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