Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110k-$130k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
- Veterinarian – General Practice – McKinney, TX
- Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital
- Address: 4201 Highlands Dr. McKinney, TX 75070
Highlands-Eldorado is hiring a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animals, including cats and dogs.
What to Expect
- Salary: $110,000-$130,000 plus monthly production bonus
- Sign-On/Bonus and/or Relocation assistance
- Schedule: Full-time or Part-time available
- Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm; Sunday: Closed
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Work-Life Balance: We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff with flexible schedules and paid time off.
Collaborative Culture: We believe the best medicine is practiced together. Your ideas and input truly matter here, and our supportive, team-driven environment empowers everyone to contribute to outstanding patient care.
Top-Tier Medicine: Practice your best medicine with the autonomy and support you need to provide individualized care.
A Growing, Well-Respected Hospital: Known for our strong reputation and community involvement, our well-established and expanding practice provides the perfect environment to grow your caseload and build lasting relationships with clients.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match (up to 3.5%)
- Paid time off
- Generous CE allowance
Paid professional dues & license fees (state license, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and professional memberships: AVMA, TVMA, VIN, etc.)
- Pet care discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us: Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. We pride ourselves on combining modern veterinary medicine with a personalized approach, building lasting relationships with our clients and community.
Our team is collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to creating a positive work environment where everyone feels valued. We emphasize teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning, ensuring our doctors have the tools and support they need to thrive. Whether it’s preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, or dentistry, we are passionate about providing exceptional care at every stage of a pet’s life.
Life in McKinney, Texas: McKinney is one of the fastest growing and most desirable places to live in North Texas, offering a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern convenience. Its historic downtown features unique shops, local restaurants, and year-round community events, creating a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
Residents enjoy excellent schools, beautiful parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods, along with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for additional dining, entertainment, and cultural opportunities. With its strong sense of community, safe environment, and high quality of life, McKinney is an ideal place to build both a career and a home.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license in the state of Texas
At Highlands-Eldorado, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment—for our team, our clients, and our community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of small animals including cats and dogs. Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and build lasting relationships with clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$166k (18 salary observations; 195 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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 ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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