VETERINARIAN FOR SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
Listed compensation
$130k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Red Bluff Animal Hospital * 5009 Red Bluff Rd * Pasadena, TX 77503
Seeking Experienced Vet – Established Small Animal Practice with a New Building
Excellent opportunity to develop surgical and medical skills. Signing bonus available.
Are you tired of working for a large corporation? Reclaim your freedom and decision-making ability by working for our family owned practice, where you will be a valued member of the family. Rediscover your passion for healing as you join a team of exceptional veterinary professionals committed to excellence in an empathetic, warm and friendly environment.
- Suburb of Houston offering genuine work/life balance
- Opportunity to further develop your surgical and medical skills
Here at Red Bluff Animal Hospital we recognize that our team members are the foundation of not just our business, but our way of life. Through consistent growth, based on the quality of our service, we now have the opportunity to welcome our next team member who will join us in this next exciting phase of our journey.
For over 40 years, Red Bluff Animal Hospital has delivered veterinary excellence with an impressive, all-earned reputation. We offer interesting and challenging cases, with manageable caseloads and a fair work/life balance.
We rebuilt our dream hospital in 2019. It boasts over 6,000 square feet with 6 exam rooms, 2 surgery suites, and ICU and isolation areas. We provide digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house lab equipment, cytology/microscopy, ECG, and ultrasonography.
The key elements for this particular role are
- A current Texas state license to practice veterinary medicine
- A high proficiency for companion animal preventive care
- The ability to prepare and deliver internal skills training to the entire team
- Interest in avian and/or exotic animals preferable, as we have expanded our practice into this area
- Ultrasound, orthopedics, and advanced dental skills are a bonus but not essential
We are looking for someone that
- Genuinely cares for pets, fellow team members and clients
- Has an inquiring and inquisitive mind
- Wants to make a difference in the lives of their patients
- Enjoys working with people as well as animals
- Is willing to work hard and stay focused in a very busy environment
- Understands the financial imperative in veterinary practice and the need to work efficiently
- Would like to work as part of a supportive team
- Wants full time work and is willing to rotate Saturday mornings.
What we offer
- $16,000 signing bonus, paid at $2,000 per quarter for two years
- Competitive base salary of $130,000 annually or easily achievable commission - whichever is higher
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Paid time off – two weeks, plus 5 days for continuing education per year
- Discounted gym membership
- New premier hospital
- Excellent support staff
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional membership fee allowance
By now you realize that Red Bluff Animal Hospital is a genuinely unique environment and one that encourages quality and excellence in all that we do. Our clinic culture thrives on teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional service to our clients and community.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals while managing a caseload in a busy practice. Additionally, the role involves delivering internal skills training to the team and maintaining excellent client communication.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Texas state license to practice veterinary medicine and possess high proficiency in companion animal preventive care. Experience or interest in avian and exotic animal medicine is preferred, along with a commitment to teamwork and professional excellence.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Small Animal General Practice Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$151k (27 salary observations; 177 listings), vs ~$144k nationally (381 salary observations; 2,057 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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