Urgent Care Veterinarian - Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care Hospital (Round Rock, TX)

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$200k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Urgent Care Veterinarian – Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care Hospital, Round Rock, TX

We’re looking for a passionate Urgent Care, Emergency, or General Practice Veterinarian to help develop and grow an urgent care service in Round Rock, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian eager to shape an urgent care business and provide high-quality, after-hours care for pets in need.

Our hospital will be a fully equipped facility offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. We’re committed to delivering top-notch care while creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team.

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, ideal for a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is excited about urgent care medicine, for full-time we offer a total compensation package from $150k - $200k. We welcome experienced doctors as well as newer graduates eager to develop their skills in emergency and urgent care. A Texas veterinary license (or ability to obtain one) is required.

  • Core Competencies
  • DVM/VMD from an accredited program
  • Licensed (or eligible) in Texas
  • 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
  • Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Passion for high-quality patient care and client service

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary (DOE)
  • Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Generous bonus / relocation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Annual PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual CE allowance + dedicated CE days
  • Professional development support
  • Paid professional dues & PLIT coverage
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Pet care discounts
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Why Round Rock?

Located just north of Austin, Round Rock, Texas, offers the perfect blend of city convenience and suburban charm. Known for its top-rated schools, vibrant dining scene, and outdoor recreation, Round Rock provides an excellent quality of life.

Whether you enjoy live music, hiking trails, or a quick trip to downtown Austin, this growing community has something for everyone.

Round Rock recently received multiple accolades in US News and World Report among other journals and periodicals placing it in the Top 5 for: the Safest City in Texas #1, Best City to Raise a Family #3, Best City to Build a Forever Home #4, and Best City for Living the American Dream #3.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping an urgent care service, we’d love to hear from you!

Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday 1pm-11pm
  • Saturdays & Sunday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Apply today to learn more!

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Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and diagnostic care to pets in an urgent care setting. They will also play a key role in developing and growing the urgent care service at the hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Texas veterinary license. At least 3 years of hands-on clinical experience is preferred, along with strong surgical and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Emergency medicineSurgeryDiagnostics

Urgent Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k 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 Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in urgent care (veterinary)ranked against 96 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$200kUrgent Care median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$180k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Texas21 active100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (96 Urgent Care (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 ~$175k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$135k
2
$140k
6
$150k-165k
6
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Relocation assistance
33% this job
Loan repayment
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care

Veterinary Services
Erie, CO
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary (DOE)
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
Generous bonus / relocation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Annual PTO
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance + dedicated CE days
Professional development support

Living in Round Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,709/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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