Veterinarian - Richland Hills, TX
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Job Description
Who We Are
Experienced DVM
Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills | Richland Hills, Texas
Bring Your Experience. Make a Difference.
Penny Paws Animal Clinic in Richland Hills is looking for an experienced, confident DVM to join our growing veterinary team.
We’re looking for more than someone to fill a schedule. We want an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine, connecting with pet owners, and working alongside a team that is genuinely committed to helping people and their pets.
If you’re an established clinician looking for a practice where you can use your experience, exercise good clinical judgment, and make a real difference every day, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Why Penny Paws?
Penny Paws was built around a simple mission: Helping People, Helping Pets. Our goal is to make quality veterinary care accessible, convenient, and compassionate for the communities we serve. Penny Paws
At our Richland Hills location, you'll join an established practice with an experienced veterinary team and a strong client base. The clinic provides a broad range of services, including wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, general surgery, preventive medicine, and sick-patient care. Penny Paws+1
What You'll Do
- As an experienced DVM, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to dogs and cats
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
- Diagnose and manage a diverse range of medical conditions
- Perform routine surgeries and dentistry based on your comfort and interests
- Practice with appropriate clinical autonomy and professional judgment
- Educate clients about preventive care and long-term health
- Collaborate with an experienced veterinary support team
- Help mentor and develop other members of the medical team
- Contribute your ideas and experience to the continued growth of the practice
- Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a veterinarian who is:
- Experienced in small-animal practice
- Confident managing cases independently
- Comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry
- A strong communicator who enjoys educating clients
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
- Committed to practicing high-quality medicine
- Interested in building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues
This opportunity is best suited for an experienced DVM. We are looking for someone who can step into an established practice and contribute their knowledge and clinical experience from day one.
Compensation & Benefits
Penny Paws offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to recognize the experience and contribution of our veterinarians. Benefits may include competitive base compensation with production opportunities, health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, continuing education support, professional licensing and dues, professional liability coverage, employee pet-care benefits, and opportunities for continued professional growth.
If you're an experienced veterinarian who wants to practice good medicine, have a strong team around you, and make a difference for the families you serve, we'd love to talk with you.
Ready for Your Next Chapter?
Bring your experience to a practice that believes in helping people and helping pets.
Key Responsibilities
Provide medical and surgical care to dogs and cats, including diagnosing and managing conditions, performing routine surgery and dentistry, and educating clients about preventive and long-term health. Build relationships with clients, collaborate with and mentor the veterinary team, and contribute clinical expertise to the practice.
Requirements
The role is intended for an experienced small-animal veterinarian who can independently manage cases and is comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry. Candidates should communicate well with clients, provide compassionate high-quality care, and work dependably as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$145k)17 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 | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | 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 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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