Veterinarian - Leonard, TX
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Leonard Animal Clinic
Leonard, Texas
Looking for a veterinary career where you can practice quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a genuine work-life balance?
Leonard Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in the heart of Northeast Texas. Whether you're an experienced doctor or a new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find a supportive environment where your professional growth and personal well-being matter.
Why Leonard Animal Clinic?
We are a full-service veterinary hospital serving the pets and families of Leonard and surrounding communities. Our hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiology
- Advanced dental equipment and dental radiographs
- Surgical suite
- Comprehensive pharmacy
- Preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care services
- International health certificates and behavioral consultations
- Our team is committed to delivering high-quality medicine with compassion, empathy, and integrity while fostering meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
- What You'll Find Here
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Dedicated support staff that allows doctors to focus on medicine
- Established client base and strong community reputation
- Opportunity to practice a wide variety of medicine and surgery
- Mentorship available for new graduates
- Flexible approach to professional development and career growth
- Small exotics clientele
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and CE opportunities
- Professional dues and licensure reimbursement
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet care discounts
- Mentorship and leadership development programs
- About Leonard, Texas
Enjoy the charm of small-town living while remaining within easy reach of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Leonard offers a welcoming community, lower cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners.
Join Our Team
- If you're passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and want to work alongside a team that values compassion, integrity, and collaboration, we'd love to meet you.
- Apply today and discover why Leonard Animal Clinic is a great place to build your veterinary career.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to pets while building lasting relationships with clients. Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver compassionate care and maintain the clinic's reputation.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, with the role open to both experienced doctors and new graduates. A commitment to compassionate, high-quality medicine and team collaboration is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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, 94% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $119k–$155k)105 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 258 active | 3,124 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment371 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Leonard
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $347k
- Median resident rent
- $1,227/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.