Associate Veterinarian

Thrive The Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Houston, Texas. You will deliver high-quality primary care to dogs and cats, build trust with clients, and work with a collaborative team of three doctors in a modern facility.

We offer progressive compensation with production-based opportunities and no negative accrual, rewarding both clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the hiring state.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary care to dogs and cats.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Collaborate with a three-doctor hospital team to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

DVM / VMD

State License

DEA license

Job description

Description

Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Houston, Texas.

About You

You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the Houston Heights community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine, compassionate care, and a positive client experience.

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate veterinarian beginning your career, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your clinical skills alongside an established team of doctors. Our hospital is currently home to three veterinarians, creating a collaborative environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and benefit from the experience of your colleagues.

You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional veterinary care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. We’re looking for a veterinarian who is compassionate, team-oriented, and excited to grow with a strong support team in a beautiful, modern facility.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

You’re willing and able to provide high-quality primary care to dogs and cats while building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights

Located in the heart of Houston Heights, Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights is a primary care veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible care for dogs and cats throughout the community.

Our services include:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Sick and illness examinations
• Vaccinations
• Spay and neuter procedures
• Veterinary dentistry and dental care
• Diagnostic testing
• Soft tissue and advanced surgical care
• End-of-life and compassionate hospice care

Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming, patient-focused experience for pets and their families. The hospital features a beautiful, new facility and a strong support staff, giving our doctors the resources and team environment needed to focus on practicing excellent medicine.

With three veterinarians currently practicing at the hospital, this is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values collaboration and wants to join an established medical team. New graduates will have the opportunity to grow their confidence and clinical skills with support from experienced colleagues and Thrive’s broader veterinary network.

We are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., serving pets and families throughout Houston Heights and the surrounding Houston community.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights, a 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’ll experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

Your Experience & Skills

• 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

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.