Associate Veterinarian

College Park Animal Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as an Associate Veterinarian in Houston, where you can thrive in a supportive environment with access to community and national resources. You'll be involved in delivering exceptional medical care while benefiting from a competitive compensation model and comprehensive benefits to foster your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• State Veterinary Board License in good standing required.
• Active DEA license or eligibility for DEA licensure is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional internal medicine and surgical care for pets.
• Support patient care with the necessary tools and resources.

Skills

Internal medicine

Surgery

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Houston

Full Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare

If you enjoy internal medicine cases and surgery, we would love to hear from you! At Thrive, 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of hire prior to start date.
Active DEA license or eligibility for DEA licensure.

Our hospitals in the Houston area with available opportunities:

• Thrive - Fountainview
• Thrive - Eldridge

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

Benefits – Our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for family-forming journeys
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Our Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs to support your professional growth, including Meant to Thrive mentorship, RACE-accredited dental education, and safety resources.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an offer of PROSAL and no negative accrual.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. We are committed to shaping the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, maintaining local hospital identities while benefiting from Thrive's extensive 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 to create an inclusive culture where all team members feel empowered and valued.