Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $125K

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Job Description

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | Starting Salary at $125,000 | Mentorship Opportunities

O'Connor Animal Hospital is a thriving, full-service practice providing exceptional care to dogs and cats in Irving, TX. We are excited to be hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated and collaborative team.

Why Choose Us?

Led by the experienced and highly respected, Dr. Kang, our hospital has become a trusted part of the community. Whether you are a new graduate, eager to learn, or an experience doctor seeking a busy environment, you’ll thrive here!

Beautiful Facility and Equipment: Work with cutting-edge technology, including in-house diagnostics, digital dental, ultrasound, X-Ray, etc.

Diverse Case Mix: Opportunities to participate in advanced procedures such as orthopedic and laparoscopic surgeries, if desired.

Tenured Support Staff: Benefit from a strong 3:1 support staff ration, with highly trained technicians.

Benefits

We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!

To learn more about us click here!

Irving, Texas is a vibrant city nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, known for its diverse community, rich culture, and convenient location. Home to the stunning Las Colinas development, the city offers world-class art, dining, and entertainment. With scenic trails, lakeside views, and a strong business presence, Irving blends modern amenities with a welcoming neighborhood feel.

Job Description

  • Full Time or Part-Time Veterinarian
  • Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry

We Offer Our Veterinarians

  • Competitive Compensation starting at $125,000
  • Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy

Signing Bonus

  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

This is a fully remote U.S.-based position with occasional travel required.

Alliance Animal Health offers a competitive compensation package including salary, bonus opportunity, health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across a rapidly growing organization.

Compensation: from USD 125000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide veterinary care for dogs and cats, including general medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Work with a collaborative support team and may participate in advanced orthopedic and laparoscopic procedures.

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryDigital Dental ImagingVeterinary MentorshipClinical Decision-MakingClient and Patient Care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 73% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,407 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 12 employers

12
<$155k
7
$155k-180k
2
$180k
5
$205k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$177k-$227k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Irving

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Reimbursement
Future Ownership Opportunities
Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision