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River Oaks, Texas

Veterinarian - River Oaks, TX

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian - Surgery Interest Encouraged

Town and Country Veterinary Clinic

Town and Country Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in River Oaks, Texas. We welcome both experienced veterinarians and enthusiastic new graduates who are eager to learn and grow within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We are especially interested in candidates with a passion for surgery or a desire to further develop their surgical skills. Our full-service hospital offers a wide range of medical, surgical, and dental services supported by advanced in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, dedicated surgical and dental suites, and a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care.

At Town and Country Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care while building lasting relationships with our clients and community. Our doctors and support staff work closely together in a positive, respectful environment where mentorship, teamwork, and continued learning are highly valued. We are open to mentoring newer graduates and helping develop confidence in both medicine and surgery.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Texas veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Interest in small animal medicine and surgery
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
  • Commitment to high-quality, compassionate care

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced veterinarians
  • CE allowance and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, experienced support staff
  • Paid licensure and professional dues
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Work-life balance with a flexible, team-focused culture

Why River Oaks / Fort Worth?

Located just minutes from downtown Fort Worth, River Oaks offers the perfect blend of small-town feel and big-city convenience. The area provides affordable living, excellent dining and entertainment, great schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and the vibrant Fort Worth Stockyards.

Whether you enjoy live music, sports, hiking, or simply a friendly community atmosphere, the Fort Worth area offers an outstanding quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major metro areas.

If you are looking for a clinic where you can build meaningful client relationships, continue developing your skills, and enjoy coming to work each day, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients. Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive clinical environment.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess a Texas veterinary license. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DentistryClient relationship managementDiagnostic imaging

Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $119k–$155k)105 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas258 active3,124 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment371 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Mentorship and collaboration
CE allowance
Paid licensure and professional dues
Health and wellness benefits
Work-life balance with flexible, team-focused culture

Living in River Oaks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Median resident rent
$1,183/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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