Associate Veterinarian

Northwest Veterinary Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive South Lamar seeks a Veterinarian to join their team, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and high-quality pet care. This full-time position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to compassionate medical practice. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a genuine impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation allowance

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare

Veterinary service discounts

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Required Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing is mandatory.
• Active DEA license or eligibility needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive hospital growth, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Support and mentor veterinarians toward achieving medical excellence.
• Collaborate with practice managers for strategic development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassionate Care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

State Veterinary Board License

Job description

Veterinarian

Full Time

Thrive South Lamar

About You

As a key leader in our hospital, you'll drive positive changes and growth. Your influence will shape our vision, foster an exceptional culture, and maintain high standards of care. Partnering with the practice manager and leadership team, you'll develop strategies, implement improvements, and guide our hospital towards excellence in patient and client care, while supporting staff development.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Thrive South Lamar is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About Our Hospital

Thrive South Lamar is a small animal practice located in Hurst providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. Our team is focused on raising the bar within veterinary medicine while lowering costs for our clients. From nose to tail, we specialize in thorough, routine treatments that make up 90% of all veterinary visits.

Our preventive care caseload is diverse and includes radiology, dental, diagnostics, and surgery, all performed with state-of-the-art equipment. We value independent thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. We have a high technician-to-doctor ratio, creating a fast-paced, fun, and friendly environment. Most importantly, we prioritize high-quality medicine and offer scheduling that supports work-life balance.

We are open Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Serving Travis Heights, Galindo, South Lamar, Bouldin Creek, Zilker

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

Support and mentor veterinarians at your hospital toward achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient care through collaboration with practice managers and hospital leadership. With our support, you'll be empowered to perform at your best. Utilize leadership training and mentorship programs to develop your skills and advance your career.

The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers benefits to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including health and life insurance, disability plans, and more. Eligible team members receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan tools and assistance

Our Medical Excellence and Education Department offers training and mentorship programs, including an innovative Medical Leadership Program with self-paced learning, live sessions, and mentorship to support your growth.

To learn more or apply, contact us at [e-mail].

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 hospitals nationwide, committed to pet well-being through medical excellence, technology, and community. We bridge general, urgent, specialty, and emergency care, maintaining local roots while leveraging national resources. We believe supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive at every life stage.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We offer professional development, a supportive environment, and 24/7 mental health support.

We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive culture where all team members feel empowered and belong.