Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome!

VeterinarianNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

We’re Hiring! Associate Veterinarian – Tyler, TX

South Tyler Animal Clinic, a long-standing and AAHA-accredited small animal practice in the heart of East Texas, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our exceptional team!

For over 40 years, we’ve proudly served the Tyler community with high-quality veterinary care in a friendly, supportive environment where our clients and patients feel like family. If you value teamwork, strong client relationships, and a balanced lifestyle, we’d love to meet you.

This is a great opportunity for new grads to be mentored by a tenured team, or for an experienced vet to take the next step in their career!

What We Offer

  • State-of-the-art facility with digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab, and pharmacy- Dedicated, experienced support staff & loyal client base- No after-hours emergencies or on-call shifts
  • Competitive pay- Sign-on bonus - Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, CE allowance, professional dues, and more

Why Tyler?

With its charming small-town feel and big-city perks, Tyler is a hidden gem in East Texas. Enjoy beautiful parks, lakes, local dining, and a vibrant arts scene—all wrapped in a warm, welcoming community with an affordable cost of living.

Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a recent graduate looking for strong mentorship, South Tyler Animal Clinic offers the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Interested or know someone who might be? Let’s connect! Apply today or reach out to learn more about this amazing opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals within an AAHA-accredited clinic. Collaborate with a support team to maintain strong client relationships and ensure patient well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must be compassionate and motivated veterinarians, with the role being suitable for both new graduates and experienced professionals. A commitment to teamwork and providing excellent veterinary services is essential.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineIn-house laboratoryClient relations

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, 72% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,026 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$140k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas252 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,026 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome! at South Tyler Animal Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,026 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$150k
3
$150k-170k
2
$170k
5
$175k
5
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About South Tyler Animal Clinic

Veterinary
Tyler, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
CE allowance
Professional dues
Sign-on bonus

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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