Veterinarian | Lindale Veterinary Clinic | Sign On Bonus Available
Listed compensation
USD $115K–USD $130K /Yr.
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Practice
Lindale Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, full-service small and large animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We have been serving our clients’ needs since 1997 at our current location. We join less than 15% of practices in being AAHA accredited!
Our veterinarians and staff have extensive experience in many areas of pet care. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required.
Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, an in-hospital surgery suite, in-house X-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.
Position Purpose
Lindale Veterinary Clinic is a well-established mixed animal practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to both companion animals and livestock while building lasting relationships with clients throughout East Texas. Our caseload is primarily small animal, with opportunities for veterinarians who enjoy the variety of seeing large animal patients as well.
Our experienced, collaborative team is committed to practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive environment where doctors are encouraged to continue learning and growing.
In addition to comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services, Lindale Veterinary Clinic is proud to offer a dedicated pet rehabilitation program featuring advanced equipment, including an underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser, balance equipment, and other rehabilitation tools.
Veterinarians have the opportunity to collaborate with our experienced rehabilitation team on rehab cases while continuing to focus on general practice medicine—no prior rehabilitation experience is required.
Located just outside Tyler, Lindale offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With highly rated schools, locally owned restaurants and shops, beautiful parks, nearby Lake Palestine, and easy access to the amenities of Tyler, Lindale is an ideal place to build both your career and your life. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, a close-knit community, or simply a slower pace of life without sacrificing convenience, East Texas has something for everyone.
We welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Whether you're looking to step into practice with confidence or continue building on years of experience, you'll find a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional growth, and practicing exceptional medicine together.
If you're looking for a practice where you can enjoy a diverse caseload, collaborate with a supportive team, explore opportunities in both companion and large animal medicine, and become part of a welcoming community, we'd love to meet you.
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
- DVM/VMD 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
- 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 $130,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals and livestock while performing surgical and dental procedures. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with veterinary ethics.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the physical ability to handle patients and equipment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 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, 86% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 279 active | 3,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 18% offer loan repayment378 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,234 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Lindale Veterinary Clinic | Sign On Bonus Available at Lindale Veterinary Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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