Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Looking for a place where you can enjoy a work/life balance, mentorship along with a great work culture? Fairbanks Animal Clinic in NW Houston is looking to add a full-time Associate to our team!
About Us
- 3.5 DVM team
- Digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house labs
- Strong mentorship culture
- Focused on wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry
What You'll Do
- 30 min appointments
- Mix of wellness, diagnostics, and surgery
- Enjoy coming to work every day!
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM/VMD in Texas
- Skilled communicator who values team cohesion and client trust
- Passionate about Fear Free practices and high-quality medicine
- Motivated, compassionate, and excited to grow with a thriving practice
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Base salary plus production benefits
- Continuing education allowance
Paid Licensing and Professional Dues
Supportive, team-oriented environment bond-centered practice with long-term clients.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will perform wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgeries in 30-minute appointment slots. They will also contribute to a collaborative team environment while providing high-quality medical care to patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Fairbanks
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $363k
- Typical market rent
- $1,840/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.