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Associate Veterinarian in Houston, TX
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$112,140 / year median in Texas
+20% projected growth
Job Description
- No on-call or overnight work
- Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Strong focus on patient care and client relationships The Practice
- Established small animal hospital
- Community-focused with a loyal client base
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication
- Excellent support staff to maximise clinical efficiency
- Modern GP set-up with surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics
- Focus on high-quality, compassionate care The Role Full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian position:
- Consultations and preventative care
- Diagnostics and treatment planning
- Surgery (soft tissue) and dentistry
- Client communication and education
- Collaboration with support staff to deliver high-quality care
- Involvement in wellness and preventative programmes Suitable for
- Experienced Veterinarians seeking flexibility and balance
- Confident GP vets looking for a supportive team
- Individuals who enjoy client interaction and relationship building
- Team-oriented professionals who value a positive culture Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Flexible scheduling options
- No on-call / no OOH
- Supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- CE support available
- Strong work-life balance Location Houston - one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, offering a diverse lifestyle, excellent dining, and strong career opportunities. Requirements
DVM / VMD
(or equivalent)- Eligible to work in the US
- Proficient in general medicine and surgery
- Strong communication and team approach
- DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
- NAVLE certification
- ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
- DEA and State license (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- USDA accreditation (or ability to obtain) This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.