Locum Veterinarian- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Veterinarian 9.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Locum Veterinarian (DVM) - Greater Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex (Arlington, Plano, McKinney).

This is a full-time position that is perfect for doctors who easily connect with diverse teams and would find fulfillment having a dynamic caseload. We’re open to four-day or five-day scheduling (4-10s or 5-8s). There are NO weekend, emergency, or on-call services in this role.

We’re looking to hire a veterinarian who will easily adapt to each hospital’s culture/needs and has hands-on experience working with small animals. To be considered for the role, you must be a licensed DVM (or have the ability to become licensed) in Texas. Veterinarians who have 2+ years of clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

  • 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

Get to Know Our DFW Hospitals

This role will provide support to three small animal hospitals based in DFW. Two hospitals are in central/north Arlington (near ATT Stadium), and a third location is in Plano (Preston Rd & George Bush Turnpike). As Western Veterinary Partners grows, this role will also support a hospital based in McKinney.

All locations are within 50 miles of each other (we provide toll and mileage reimbursement!). Our clinics vary from single-doctor to multi-doctor hospitals and have great clientele and excellent longevity in their communities.

No matter what hospital you’re at, you can expect personalized mentorship and collaboration from experienced doctors, as well as support for talented teams of technicians.

Full-time Benefits Include

  • Generous compensation DOE
  • Exciting bonus program
  • Tolls and mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Weekends off!
  • 3 weeks PTO with rollover
  • No emergency or on-call hours
  • Annual CE allowance with days to attend
  • Paid parental leave/bonding time
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid license renewal fees and membership dues

AVMA PLIT Coverage

  • Investment in your interests (annual passes, charity donation, gym membership, etc.)
  • Thought-partnership with a talented Medical Advisory Board
  • Plus much more!

If a varied caseload and opportunity to connect with multiple teams sounds like a dream, connect today to learn more about our hospitals and how you'll be incorporated into their teams!

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 veterinary support across multiple small animal hospitals in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Adapt to various hospital cultures while delivering high-quality surgical, diagnostic, and patient care services.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. At least 2-3 years of hands-on clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Small animal surgeryDiagnostic skillsClinical medicineTeam collaborationVeterinary medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Veterinarian- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas at Western Veterinary Partners a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
83% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Relocation assistance
75%
Loan repayment
33%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous compensation DOE
Exciting bonus program
Tolls and mileage reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Weekends off
3 weeks PTO with rollover
No emergency or on-call hours
Annual CE allowance with days to attend