Veterinarian | Veterinary Clinic of Pearland | Sign on Bonus Available

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$140k

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Job Description

Practice

The Veterinary Clinic of Pearland proudly serves the pets of Pearland, Alvin, Houston, S. Houston, Manvel, Friendswood, TX and surrounding areas with full-service small animal care. We have a beautiful, newly renovated facility featuring 5 exam rooms, an enhanced treatment area, modern reception, and more.

Position Purpose

The Veterinary Clinic of Pearland is looking to add another veterinarian to our team!

Ready to practice great medicine in a growing community just minutes from Houston? Veterinary Clinic of Pearland is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team and work alongside Managing Veterinarian Dr. Sands in a welcoming, community-focused small animal practice.

Serving the Pearland community since 2017, Veterinary Clinic of Pearland has built a loyal client base centered around compassionate, high-quality care and strong relationships with the pets and people we serve.

Our practice offers the variety you expect from small animal general practice, with an experienced medical leader who brings a broad clinical background to the team. Dr. Sands is a Ross University graduate whose experience includes companion animal medicine as well as care for a variety of exotic species.

We’re excited to welcome a veterinarian who wants to become part of the practice and help us continue growing. Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, whether you’re a new graduate looking for a place to build confidence and develop your skills or an experienced DVM searching for your next professional home.

And there’s a lot to love outside of the clinic, too. Pearland offers the best of both worlds—an established suburban community with easy access to everything Houston has to offer. Located just south of Houston, Pearland is approximately 20 minutes from downtown and less than 15 minutes from the Texas Medical Center.

The area offers a thriving dining and shopping scene, community events, parks and trails, while Houston’s professional sports, arts, entertainment and cultural attractions are just a short drive away.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can build relationships, practice quality medicine, and make a meaningful impact as the team continues to grow, we’d love to meet you and introduce you to Veterinary Clinic of Pearland.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Small Animal MedicineDiagnostic Equipment OperationClient CommunicationMedical Record MaintenanceExotic Species CarePatient ExaminationTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterpretationEnd Of Life Counseling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k 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 ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,971 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pearland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,898/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available
Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement