Copy of Veterinarian - Bay Breeze Animal Clinic (Rockport, TX)

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Texas Gulf Coast Associate Veterinarian – 30 minutes from Corpus Christi

Local, Texas and/or national relocation bonus opportunities available!

Bay Breeze Animal Clinic, a growing, 2-doctor, small animal practice, is looking for a FT or PT veterinarian. Veterinarians of all experience levels, including new graduates, are encouraged to apply. Relocation available!

Since 2008, Bay Breeze Animal Clinic has proudly provided exceptional veterinary care to small animals in Rockport, TX. We are excited to welcome a new veterinarian to our DVM team!

This opportunity is flexible and can be either full-time or part-time, depending on your needs. Ideally, the schedule would consist of four 10-hour shifts each week, giving you a three-day weekend — every weekend!

If you're looking for a supportive environment and a fantastic work-life balance by the coast, we'd love to hear from you!

  • Core Competencies
  • DVM/VMD from an accredited program
  • Licensed (or eligible) in Texas
  • 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
  • Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Passion for high-quality patient care and client service

About Us

  • Recently remodeled, bright, and colorful facility with 4 exam rooms
  • Great work/life balance—our team is regularly out by 5:30 pm
  • Excellent client compliance who will do whatever it takes to keep their best healthy
  • Uphold AAHA standards of medicine (although we are not certified)
  • High-end medicine and advanced diagnostics
  • Laser therapy, cardiac and abdominal ultrasound, full mouth xrays, and more
  • Cloud-based software (eVetPractice)
  • Support the Rockport Humane Society by providing discounted services to pets before they are adopted
  • Minutes from the Rockport Pier and a short drive to Corpus Christi

Our Investment in YOU

  • We're offering a sign-on bonus up to $50,000/retention bonuses
  • Competitive base DOE
  • Quarterly production pay (no negative accrual)
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexible work week
  • No weekend, on-call, or emergency hours
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
  • 401(k) options
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Personal pet discounts
  • AVMA PLIT coverage

Paid License Renewal Fees and Membership Dues

  • Investment in your interests (National Park pass, gym membership, charity donation, etc.!)
  • Plus much more!

Encouraging Your Professional Growth

  • Collaboration with two experienced veterinarians (both Texas A&M graduates)
  • Structured mentorship program for new graduates and early career doctors
  • Guidance from a talented Medical Advisory Board
  • Monthly rounds with an internal medicine specialist
  • Dentistry training courtesy of a board certified dental surgeon
  • Annual CE allowance with paid days off to attend

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.

Rockport, Texas

Rockport is known for its endless recreational possibilities and mild weather. Vacationers and locals enjoy swimming, fishing, bird watching, relaxing, and more in our coastal town.

Throughout the years, Rockport has been ranked in the 100 Best Small Art Towns of America, a Reader’s Choice Best Gulf Coast Town, a Coastal Dream Town, and Best Place to Live and Visit.

Home to a famous beach, maritime museum, wildlife sanctuaries, delicious food, and a small-town feel, Rockport makes a memorable beach getaway and a wonderful place to live.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals and maintain excellent client service standards. Collaborate with the medical team to perform surgeries, diagnostics, and support community initiatives like the Rockport Humane Society.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. At least 3 years of hands-on clinical experience is preferred, along with strong surgical and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryCardiac ultrasoundFull mouth x-rayseVetPractice softwareClinical practice

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, 72% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Copy of Veterinarian - Bay Breeze Animal Clinic (Rockport, TX) at Western Veterinary Partners a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Rockport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$1,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
Retention bonuses
Competitive base DOE
Quarterly production pay (no negative accrual)
Career growth opportunities
Flexible work week
No weekend, on-call, or emergency hours
Generous PTO with rollover