Associate Veterinarian

Mission Pet Health; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Maternity leave

TeleDoc access

401k with company match

Disability insurance

CE allowance

Mentorship and leadership paths

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Dripping Springs, TX seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join a clinic with a longstanding local focus. You will deliver high-quality medicine across diverse species, from wellness to urgent care, while building trusted relationships with clients and their pets.

You'll work with a collaborative team that supports your growth through mentorship, CE opportunities, and leadership tracks.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited program.
• Valid state veterinary license in good standing.
• Collaborative spirit and high standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Lead patient care with high standards from diagnosis to treatment.
• Educate clients on findings and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a paraprofessional team to foster a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Urgent care readiness

Education

DVM degree

Valid state veterinary license

Job description

You are invited to join Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic, a practice rooted in the personalized small-town feel it established when it opened in 1993. Our mission is centered on providing the best value in veterinary service, urgent care, and ensuring every patient receives the highest level of comfort and care. The surrounding community trusts us deeply, evidenced by our excellent 4.9-star Google rating. If you are seeking a supportive environment where all teammates are dedicated to treating pets like their own, this is an excellent place for you to begin doing your best work. Joining our highly dedicated clinical group means becoming part of a team that deeply values collaboration and community focus. We foster a culture where every veterinarian and technician is supported in their professional growth. Teammates here have programs in place to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means advancing your clinical skills or moving into leadership roles. We believe that continuous education is key to superior patient care, ensuring you have the resources necessary to succeed and advance within the practice. The scope of medicine you will practice at our clinic is broad and stimulating, allowing you to treat a wide variety of species. We proudly serve dogs, cats, horses, livestock, and exotic hooved animals, offering comprehensive veterinary care across the board. Our services include robust Wellness and Prevention programs, necessary Testing and Diagnostics, Advanced Care, and complex Surgical Procedures. Importantly, we provide necessary Urgent Care, ensuring our clients and patients have a trusted partner during critical moments. Located in the highly desirable community of Dripping Springs, Texas, the clinic sits in a town that has grown significantly since our founding, yet retains its unique character. Dripping Springs offers a wonderful quality of life, placing you squarely in the Texas Hill Country. If you are looking for a location that balances small-town professionalism with access to a vibrant regional community, Dripping Springs provides the perfect setting for both your professional and personal life.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

• Generous Compensation: Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.
• Financial Health: Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.
• Commitment to Growth: Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
• The Power of a Network: Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.