Associate Veterinarian | Privately-Owned Full Service Hospital

Associate Veterinarian | Privately-Owned Full Service Hospital (7fc98ebe-da82-475f-af16-a9937c9d5230-1) Location Houston, United States Sector Other Salary $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 per annum We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a privately-owned, full-service hospital in the Houston Heights area of Houston, TX!Independently-owned and rooted in the local community for several years, this full-service small animal practice cares for a loyal base of canine and feline patients across wellness, sick visits, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. As the caseload continues to grow, the team is adding a second full-time doctor to help carry that momentum forward. Doctors here work with digital full-body and digital dental X-ray, a newly installed IDEXX hematology and chemistry unit, an in-house microscope and centrifuge, and dedicated surgical and dental suites equipped for routine soft tissue procedures, spays, neuters, dentals, and extractions. A recently added ultrasound unit rounds out the diagnostic capabilities, with hands-on training available for anyone looking to expand into this area of practice. A practice manager and an on-site medical director whose main clinical focus are complex internal medicine cases lead the hospital day to day, backed by a support team of roughly 2.5 technicians and assistants per doctor. Fear-free handling guides how patients, clients, and staff are treated, and professional development is treated as a genuine priority rather than an afterthought. The role runs on a steady four‑day schedule, with a half‑day Saturday required every other week and surgeries typically wrapped up by early afternoon. There's no on‑call rotation and no overnight emergency coverage to worry about. Key Highlights Independently owned, full‑service small animal practice in Houston Heights, Houston, TXDigital full‑body and dental X‑ray, newly installed IDEXX in‑house lab, microscope, and centrifuge Dedicated surgical and dental suites, plus a recently added ultrasound unit with training available On‑site practice manager and medical director focused on internal medicine Support staff ratio of approximately 2.5 technicians and assistants per doctor Four‑day work week with a half‑day Saturday every other week, no on‑call or overnight coverage Interested in learning what you're passionate about and tailor a caseload to you Culture centered on mentorship and hands‑on professional development Room to develop a growing interest in exotics alongside the existing caseload