Associate Veterinarian- Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

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. Karen Young and the Sanford Oaks team have built a trusted reputation for providing exceptional, compassionate care to the Arlington community. With a long-standing client base, a close-knit support team, and a strong commitment to patient care, Sanford Oaks offers an opportunity to step into a practice where relationships, teamwork, and quality medicine truly matter.

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a welcoming new home or simply looking for a practice where you can grow, collaborate, and enjoy coming to work, we’d love to meet you!

Why Sanford Oaks?

At Sanford Oaks, patient care comes first. Our team takes pride in creating a warm, genuine experience for both our clients and their pets. You’ll be joining a group that values compassion, kindness, knowledge, and teamwork while giving you the autonomy to practice medicine in a way that aligns with your clinical interests.

Our experienced support team is trusted to do what they do best, allowing our veterinarians to focus on their patients and enjoy their day-to-day work. We also believe in lifelong learning and regularly participate in CE opportunities, seminars, and the annual TVMA conference.

  • What You’ll Love About This Opportunity
  • Established Arlington practice with a loyal, multi-generational client base
  • Collaborative and long-standing support team
  • No on-call or emergency after-hours
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Monday-Saturday schedule with a rotating/flexible Saturday component
  • Opportunity to practice a broad range of general practice medicine
  • Strong surgery and dentistry opportunities
  • Fear Free patient handling techniques
  • Medical autonomy and the freedom to practice high-quality medicine
  • Regular opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Supportive environment where your ideas and clinical interests are valued
  • Charming hospital with 3 exam rooms
  • Convenient central Arlington location near Fielder & Division
  • What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a veterinarian who is:

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
  • Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for Texas licensure
  • NAVLE certified
  • A strong communicator who enjoys building lasting relationships with clients
  • Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
  • Comfortable collaborating closely with veterinary technicians and support staff
  • Confident or interested in growing their surgery and dentistry skills
  • A team player with a positive, collaborative attitude
  • Committed to continued learning and professional development
  • Interested in developing meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
  • Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply, but we’re also excited to connect with veterinarians who are looking to grow their skills in a supportive environment.
  • Your Day-to-Day
  • You’ll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive small animal care, including:
  • Wellness and preventive medicine
  • Internal medicine and diagnostics
  • Companion animal health
  • Surgery and dentistry
  • Client education and communication
  • Case management
  • Medical record documentation
  • Building lasting client relationships
  • Collaborating with a talented veterinary support team

Scheduling

This is a full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, however we are willing to consider part-time.

Our weekday hours are 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with Saturday appointments from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. We understand that flexibility matters, and our goal is to create a schedule that supports both our hospital and our veterinarians.

Our Investment in YOU

  • We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered to build a long-term career with us. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • VERY Competitive base salary
  • Bonus opportunities up to $75,000
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • No on-call or emergency after-hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
  • 401(k) options
  • Medical autonomy and clinical freedom
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with paid CE days
  • Paid professional membership dues and licensing

AVMA PLIT

  • Thought partnership and support from a talented Medical Advisor Board
  • Gym membership
  • State Fair tickets
  • National Park pass
  • And much more!

About Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic

Sanford Oaks has a wonderful legacy in the Arlington community, with many clients trusting our team with their pets for generations. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the personalized care we provide.

Our Hospital Offers

  • General practice, surgery, and dentistry
  • Fear Free patient handling techniques
  • Paperless PIMS through AVImark
  • Regular team CE and professional development
  • Experienced, long-term support staff
  • A collaborative and positive team culture
  • A charming 3-exam-room hospital
  • A strong emphasis on compassion, gratefulness, kindness, genuineness, and knowledge
  • And when you’re ready to step outside the clinic, you’ll be in the heart of Arlington with easy access to UTA, Six Flags, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, and Old Downtown Arlington.
  • Website: Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic
  • Ready to Find Your Next Veterinary Home?
  • If you’re looking for a practice where you can practice great medicine, work alongside a supportive team, build meaningful client relationships, and truly feel at home, we’d love to hear from you!
  • Apply today and come see what makes Sanford Oaks such a special place to practice.

P.S. Want to get the inside scoop? Check out an episode of The Bootsky and Dr. Karen Show!

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Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Western Veterinary Partners 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.

Western Veterinary Partners is 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com.

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

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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

Small animal medicineClinical autonomy

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 4,509 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, 84% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,509 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Texas375 active4,576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 22% offer loan repayment375 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−3.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,509 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
60%
Loan repayment
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Very competitive base salary
Bonus opportunities up to $75,000
Generous PTO with rollover
No on-call or emergency after-hours
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
401(k) options
Medical autonomy and clinical freedom
Personal pet discounts

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,468/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.