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Ameri Vet
Fort Worth, Texas

Associate DVM

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$140k

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Job Description

At Mellina Animal Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, we’ve spent more than 40 years caring for pets and building relationships with the people who love them. Our team treats pets like family, combining compassionate care with a varied caseload that keeps each day engaging. Join a community practice where you can build lasting client relationships and make a difference close to home.

Check us out at: Mellina Animal Hospital

  • Clinic Snapshot
  • Practice type: Small animal GP with urgent and emergency care during business hours
  • Avg. daily patient volume: 12-15
  • Support staff ratio: 3:1
  • Case mix: Wellness and preventive care, illness and injury, dermatology, surgery, orthopedics, and urgent care
  • Technology & equipment: Diagnostic services include bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound
  • Team culture: Compassionate, community-focused, and committed to treating patients like family.
  • Total Rewards & How We Invest in You
  • We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.
  • $130,000 -$140,000 annual salary + production bonus
  • DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
  • No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
  • Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
  • Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
  • Referral bonus program: Bring great talent to our network and get rewarded
  • Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

What Makes Us Different

Medical autonomy: Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the support of our medical systems and team.

Meaningful relationships: Become part of a practice with more than four decades of history in the Fort Worth community.

Variety in your day: Build lasting relationships through preventive care while putting your clinical skills to work on sick visits, surgical cases, and daytime urgent care.

Robust support: Work alongside technicians, CSRs, and practice leadership who support patient care and the client experience.

Room to grow: Access tools, resources, and opportunities to develop your career.

We believe thriving teams build thriving communities.

Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference

You are a veterinarian who is:

  • Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships
  • A collaborative teammate who values a positive, supportive culture
  • Interested in a varied small animal caseload
  • Committed to continuous growth, client education, and medical excellence

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university required
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas
  • Compassionate, client-centered approach to care
  • Strong communication and client-education skills
  • Interest in contributing to a team that cares deeply about pets and their families

About the Area

Fort Worth blends Texas hospitality and Western heritage with a lively arts, dining, and entertainment scene. Spend your time outside the clinic exploring the Trinity Trails, visiting the Cultural District’s museums, enjoying live music, or discovering the historic Stockyards. There’s plenty here to help you build a life you enjoy beyond work.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Opportunity

Apply online or skip the paperwork and email Chass at crobison@amerivet.com anytime.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

  • Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
  • Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, surgical procedures, and urgent care for small animals. Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients while contributing to a collaborative and compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingBloodwork analysisTeam collaboration

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,509 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$130k–$140kGeneral Practice median $135k (middle half $125k–$145k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Texas10 active170 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 22% offer loan repayment375 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,509 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$135k
2
$135k-160k
6
$160k-185k
1
$203k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
79% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
64% this job
Loan repayment
29% this job

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

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production Bonus
DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
No Negative Accrual
Generous CE Allowance
Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Scheduling
Mentorship Programs

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.