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Keller, Texas

Associate Veterinarian - Keller

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

CityVet Keller is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, doctor‑led team.

About Dr. Kelsey Daugette's CityVet - Keller

CityVet Keller is looking for a Full time or Part Time Associate DVM to join our team! Proudly owned and operated by Dr. Kelsey Daugette—who brings over 10 years of experience—our practice is growing and committed to excellent care. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule with rotating Saturday coverage. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced veterinarian, we’d love to hear from you!

Dr. Daugette is known for her approachable leadership style and commitment to creating a positive, team-first environment. She values open communication, encourages clinical autonomy, and is passionate about helping veterinarians continue to grow at every stage of their careers. Whether you enjoy working through complex cases or building lasting relationships with clients, you will have the support and trust to practice medicine your way.

At CityVet Keller, you will work alongside a team that genuinely enjoys working together and takes pride in delivering compassionate, thorough care. The practice offers a balanced caseload and a steady flow of appointments, allowing you to build your skills while maintaining a sustainable pace.

About CityVet

For over 25 years, CityVet has been a company founded and led by veterinarians. We believe in empowering our doctors to practice medicine their way, fostering a culture of collaboration, and providing a clear path to career growth. Our local ownership model is backed by national support, giving you the autonomy you desire with the resources you need to succeed.

  • We are proud of our reputation, which is reflected in our accolades:
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work™ for three consecutive years.
  • Recognized as the #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries.
  • The only GP veterinary company named on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™.
  • A 4.8-star average Google rating from over 10,000 client reviews.

How We Break the Mold

As a CityVet Veterinarian, you will focus on providing high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in general practice or urgent care services.

  • At CityVet, we C.A.R.E. about our doctors:
  • Culture: A workplace where people feel supported and valued
  • Advancement: Growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities
  • Relationships: Deep connections with teams, clients, and communities
  • Excellence: Delivering the best for people and pets
  • We invest in your future with unparalleled veterinary career opportunities:
  • A Pathway to Ownership: We offer a unique opportunity for partnership without the high financial pressure.
  • Continuing Education: Gain access to Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development programs.
  • Supportive Network: Join a community of over 150 veterinarians who collaborate and share knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
  • Licensed to practice in this state or eligible for licensure.
  • A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our veterinarians with a benefits package that supports their professional and personal well-being.

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: A progressive compensation model with a guaranteed base salary and no ceiling.
  • Generous Production Commission: Earn up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Financial Wellness: Access to student debt support, financial planning tools, and loan repayment resources.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive mental health benefits.

Exceptional Health Care: We provide free virtual urgent care for all full-time team members and their families.

  • Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Check out these videos to learn more about
  • Why Is Our Culture At CityVet So Good?
  • Words to Describe CityVet

Why Work at CityVet?

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

For other CityVet roles, visit our careers page.

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  • Let’s deliver Your Kind of Care—together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. Manage a balanced caseload and deliver compassionate, thorough veterinary services in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client relationsTeam collaborationComplex case management

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, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

City Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 45 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Keller at City Vet a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,022 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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$135k
3
$140k
1
$164k
7
$165k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
82%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$100k-$175k
#2

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice & Urgent Care

DVM Focus · San Antonio, Texas

$120k-$175k
#3

Veterinarian - San Jose, CA

$150k-$170k
#4

Associate Veterinarian - Animal Medical Service (Yakima, WA)

$140k-$170k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,022 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Keller

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$484k
Typical market rent
$2,080/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About City Vet

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% match
Student debt support
Loan repayment resources
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Mental health benefits
Free virtual urgent care