Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Westbury Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$125k-$180k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$180k | Urgent Care median $135k (middle half $119k–$145k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$157k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Texas | 21 active | 96 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 18% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 445 in the last 30 days | 284 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $243k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,544/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.