Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$46.29-$69.44/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Primary Duties
Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of a diverse group of animals in the city shelter by providing veterinary care that includes preventive care, diagnostic procedures, emergency care, triage, and general basic medical and surgical treatments in compliance with regulatory and city requirements as applicable. This position also completes required administrative documentation and tasks related to veterinary care.
Education and Experience
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree.
One year of clinical experience practicing as a veterinarian is preferred.
Certificates and Licenses Required
- Valid Texas driver license with good driving record.
- Current license in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
- Current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) License.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License and/or Controlled Substance Registration Certification.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian maintains the health and welfare of animals in a city shelter by providing preventive, diagnostic, and emergency medical care. They are also responsible for performing surgical procedures and completing all necessary administrative documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess a valid Texas veterinary license. Additionally, a valid Texas driver's license, USDA license, and DEA registration are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Shelter Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $96k–$144k | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $119k–$145k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Texas | 380 active | 4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment380 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% 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. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About City of Burleson, TX
Living in Burleson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $296k
- Typical market rent
- $1,703/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.1
- 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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.