Veterinarian - Austin, TX
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Job Description
Who We Are
Exciting times are ahead as we seek an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team during our major renovation and expansion! This is a unique opportunity for experienced veterinarians who value work-life balance—enjoy no on-call or emergency hours in a collaborative environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. There’s also leadership potential for those interested in becoming Chief of Staff of the practice.
At Northwest Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats in Austin and the surrounding areas. Our committed team of support staff strives to serve our patients, clients, and the community with excellence.
- What’s New? As part of our expansion, we’re thrilled to unveil:
- A state-of-the-art surgery suite
- A dedicated dental suite
- CO2 laser technology
We are also enhancing our client services with live booking and will soon offer an online pharmacy. Additionally, we take pride in our partnership with Community Cats of Austin, supporting stray and feral cat populations.
Austin is a vibrant city, renowned as the live music capital of the world. Experience incredible food and art scenes, along with countless opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, and boating. With a unique blend of growth and the charm of old Austin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We prioritize the emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees. Our benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage (health, dental, and vision), a 401(k) plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), a continuing education allowance, paid vacation, dues, liability coverage, mentorship, and much more.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team! Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats while collaborating with a support team. Participate in practice growth and potentially transition into a Chief of Staff leadership role.
Requirements
The position requires an experienced veterinarian capable of performing surgical and dental procedures. Candidates should be committed to high-quality patient care and professional growth within a team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (46 salary observations; 620 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$143k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $140k median in Texas | $140k nationally (about the same)46 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 280 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 18% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,267 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Austin, TX at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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