Veterinarian- Springwood Veterinary Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150K - $160K

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian – Leadership Growth Opportunity
  • Spring, TX
  • Experienced DVM

Springwood Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian who is ready for more than just another associate position. We're seeking a confident clinician who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine today and is interested in growing into a leadership role.

Why Springwood Veterinary Hospital?

  • Established practice serving the Spring/Klein community for over 35 years
  • Incredible, loyal clients who value lasting relationships and exceptional veterinary care
  • Mix of scheduled appointments plus same-day walk-in and urgent care cases
  • Recently renovated hospital with modern diagnostics and surgical capabilities

Experienced, empowered technicians who maximize doctor efficiency by handling everything they're trained to do—and then some

Opportunity to help shape the future of the hospital as you grow into leadership

What We Offer

  • $150,000–$160,000 base salary (DOE) with production opportunities
  • No non-compete
  • Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance available
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO + paid CE
  • Paid license fees & professional memberships
  • Leadership development and mentorship
  • Wellness and financial resources
  • Who We're Looking For
  • Experienced DVM
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Texas
  • Comfortable performing routine soft tissue surgery independently
  • Confident managing appointments and medical cases during solo doctor shifts
  • Enjoys a combination of wellness, medicine, surgery, and urgent care cases
  • Strong communicator who builds lasting client relationships
  • Interested in growing into a Lead DVM/medical leadership position
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to patient care
  • Willing to work at least one Saturday per month

About Veterinary Innovative Partners

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a veterinarian-owned and operated network built on one core belief: Life comes first—yours included.

This isn't just a motto. It's how we practice medicine and support our teams.

We believe in

  • Clinical autonomy – You make the medical decisions
  • Life-first culture – Your well-being matters as much as your work
  • Trust & transparency – No non-competes, ever
  • Support without micromanagement – Local leadership with real resources
  • Career growth – Whether you're developing as a clinician or growing into leadership, we'll help you get there

At VIP, you're trusted, supported, and empowered to practice the medicine you believe in while building the career you want.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

Stay connected with VIP!

Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, perform soft tissue surgeries, and manage urgent care cases. Additionally, the role involves transitioning into a leadership position to help shape the future of the hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced DVMs licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. The role requires proficiency in independent soft tissue surgery and the ability to manage medical cases during solo shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical leadershipClient communicationMedical diagnosticsTeam collaboration

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 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 44% 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 ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k 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 ~$155k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

9
<$150k
5
$150k-180k
1
$185k
0
$210k-240k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
CME allowance
82%
Relocation assistance
41% this job
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time

Confidential Employer · New Orleans, Louisiana

$80k-$240k
#2

Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time

Veterinary Practice Partners · New Orleans, Louisiana

$80k-$240k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice & Urgent Care

$120k-$175k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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.

Veterinary Innovative Partners logo

About Veterinary Innovative Partners

Veterinary Services
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Paid CE
Paid license fees
Professional memberships