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Austin, Texas

Associate Veterinarian - Mueller

Veterinarian Above average in Surgery (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • CityVet Mueller is seeking an experienced veterinarian with a strong interest in surgery.
  • Scheduling will be rotating weekdays and weekends
  • About Dr. Wilson's CityVet - Mueller

CityVet Mueller in Austin, Texas is an exciting opportunity to help build and shape a brand‑new clinic alongside Dr. Reagan Wilson, Lead Veterinarian Partner. This new practice is grounded in relationship‑driven, high‑quality medicine and is designed to support veterinarians who value thoughtful case management, individualized treatment plans, and collaborative decision‑making. With modern advancements, a growing client base, and the rare opportunity to influence clinic culture from the ground up, CityVet Mueller offers DVMs a dynamic and professionally rewarding environment to practice excellent medicine in a supportive, team‑oriented setting.

About CityVet

For over 25 years, CityVet has been a company founded and led by veterinarians. We believe in empowering our doctors to practice medicine their way, fostering a culture of collaboration, and providing a clear path to career growth. Our local ownership model is backed by national support, giving you the autonomy you desire with the resources you need to succeed.

  • We are proud of our reputation, which is reflected in our accolades:
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work™ for three consecutive years.
  • Recognized as the #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries.
  • The only GP veterinary company named on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™.
  • A 4.8-star average Google rating from over 10,000 client reviews.
  • How we break the mold

As a CityVet Veterinarian, you will focus on providing high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in general practice or urgent care services.

At CityVet, we C. A. R. E. about our doctors:

  • Culture: A workplace where people feel supported and valued
  • Advancement: Growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities
  • Relationships: Deep connections with teams, clients, and communities
  • Excellence: Delivering the best for people and pets
  • We invest in your future with unparalleled veterinary career opportunities:
  • A Pathway to Ownership: We offer a unique opportunity for partnership without the high financial pressure.
  • Continuing Education: Gain access to Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development programs.
  • Supportive Network: Join a community of over 150 veterinarians who collaborate and share knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
  • Licensed to practice in this state or eligible for licensure.
  • A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our veterinarians with a benefits package that supports their professional and personal well-being.

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: A progressive compensation model with a guaranteed base salary and no ceiling.
  • Generous Production Commission: Earn up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Financial Wellness: Access to student debt support, financial planning tools, and loan repayment resources.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive mental health benefits.

Exceptional Health Care: We provide free virtual urgent care for all full-time team members and their families.

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Our Culture

Our Values:

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Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. The role involves performing surgery, managing cases, and collaborating with the clinic team to deliver individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningClient relations

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Mueller at City Vet a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery (Veterinary) — ranked against 52 active Surgery (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery Career Context

City Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 47 active listings.

In Texas, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$158k (29 salary observations; 272 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (541 salary observations; 3,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Surgery (Veterinary)

  • Includes weekends

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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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About City Vet

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary with unlimited earning potential
Production commission up to 28%
401(k) with 4% employer match
Student debt support and loan repayment resources
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Mental health benefits
Free virtual urgent care for full-time team members and families