General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Belton, TX
Listed compensation
$110K - $150K
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Belton, TX
An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an
Associate Veterinarian
to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!
This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!
Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
Total Rewards Created With Intention
Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.
A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!
Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!
Reach out to us
blake@usvta.com
and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.
All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care while fostering long-term relationships within the community. The role involves performing preventative wellness care, educating clients, and collaborating with a dedicated veterinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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 41 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 49% 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)), 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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