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Houston, Texas

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Westbury Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$180k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Westbury Animal Hospital | Houston, TX

Looking for a place where you can grow your skills without burning out?

At Westbury Animal Hospital, we’ve built a model that blends general practice, urgent care, and ER. You get the variety and case exposure you want, with the support and structure you need.

Whether you are a new grad looking for true mentorship or an experienced DVM ready for more interesting cases, you will find your fit here.

Why Westbury

We are a 12 doctor, AAHA accredited hospital with a 20,000 square foot facility designed to support collaborative, high quality medicine.

You will have access to advanced tools and a strong clinical team, including ultrasound, video endoscopy, and complex surgical capabilities.

  • Our structure allows you to build confidence while still having support around you at all times.
  • What You Will Get
  • $125,000 starting salary with built in growth
  • Production model after 6 months with average earnings between $125,000 and $180,000
  • Structured 52 week mentorship program with dedicated support
  • 3 Weeks of PTO
  • $2,500 CE allowance
  • Paid emergency case premiums
  • Full coverage of licenses and professional memberships including AVMA, DEA, and more
  • AVMA PLIT coverage and 401(k)
  • PPO health insurance with optional HSA
  • Life in Houston

Live minutes from top restaurants, parks, and cultural spots while maintaining a manageable commute and cost of living.

The Bottom Line

If you want hands on experience, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team without feeling like just another number, this is that opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care by blending general practice, urgent care, and emergency services. Collaborate with a team of 12 doctors to manage diverse cases in a well-equipped facility.

Requirements

The role is open to new graduates seeking mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be prepared to work in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineEmergency medicineSurgeryClinical collaboration

Urgent Care Career Context

Of the 42 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$150k
7
$150k-180k
1
$185k
0
$210k-240k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
79%
CME allowance
79% this job
Relocation assistance
37%
Loan repayment
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$80k-$240k
#3

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$130k-$185k
#4

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice & Urgent Care

$120k-$175k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

2.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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Benefits & Perks

$125,000 starting salary
Production model after 6 months
Structured 52-week mentorship program
3 weeks PTO
$2,500 CE allowance
Paid emergency case premiums
Licenses and professional memberships covered
AVMA PLIT coverage