No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$165k (median of 33 jobs)
6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,664 active roles in this profession
Associate Veterinarian- Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic
About the Role
Full-time small animal associate veterinarian. No on-call or after-hours. Flexible Monday-Saturday schedule. Arlington, TX.
Join Western Veterinary Partners as a Associate Veterinarian – No On-Call, Bonus up to $75K in Arlington, Texas, United States. Associate Veterinarian Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic | Arlington, Texas Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic is looking for a compassionate, skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our wonderful small animal team in Arlington, Texas! For years, Dr.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $75,000.
- Very competitive base salary
- Bonus opportunities up to $75,000
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
- 401(k) options
- Medical autonomy and clinical freedom
- Personal pet discounts
- Paid parental leave / bonding time
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, a signing bonus. Work with Western Veterinary Partners in Arlington, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive small animal care including wellness, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Manage cases, maintain medical records, and build lasting relationships with clients through effective communication.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas and be NAVLE certified.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,664 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Small Animal General Practice Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.4% 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)). 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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