Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome!
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Who we are
We’re Hiring! Associate Veterinarian – Tyler, TX
South Tyler Animal Clinic, a long-standing and AAHA-accredited small animal practice in the heart of East Texas, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our exceptional team!
For over 40 years, we’ve proudly served the Tyler community with high-quality veterinary care in a friendly, supportive environment where our clients and patients feel like family. If you value teamwork, strong client relationships, and a balanced lifestyle, we’d love to meet you.
This is a great opportunity for new grads to be mentored by a tenured team, or for an experienced vet to take the next step in their career!
What We Offer
- State-of-the-art facility with digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab, and pharmacy- Dedicated, experienced support staff & loyal client base- No after-hours emergencies or on-call shifts
- Competitive pay- Sign-on bonus - Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, CE allowance, professional dues, and more
Why Tyler?
With its charming small-town feel and big-city perks, Tyler is a hidden gem in East Texas. Enjoy beautiful parks, lakes, local dining, and a vibrant arts scene—all wrapped in a warm, welcoming community with an affordable cost of living.
Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a recent graduate looking for strong mentorship, South Tyler Animal Clinic offers the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact.
Interested or know someone who might be? Let’s connect! Apply today or reach out to learn more about this amazing opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals in a supportive team environment. Build strong relationships with clients while maintaining the clinic's standards of service.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be compassionate, motivated, and committed to teamwork.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian in Tyler, TX - New Grads Welcome! at South Tyler Animal Clinic a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$166k (18 salary observations; 195 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% 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.
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Listing-based score
Top 25% in Veterinary Medicine
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Living in Tyler
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $267k
- Typical market rent
- $1,314/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.