Associate Veterinarian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Maternity leave

24/7 TeleDoc access

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Annual CE allowance

Job summary

Mission Pet Health’s Daylily Animal Hospital in Hutto, TX, seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine licensed in Texas to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care for small animals with mentorship and growth opportunities within our network.

You’ll receive generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, maternity leave, TeleDoc, a 401(k) match, disability coverage, and yearly CE allowances with leadership tracks to help you advance.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and Texas license to practice.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Lead patient care with a focus on high medical standards.
• Educate clients on findings and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with paraprofessional team for a positive hospital culture.

Skills

DVM degree

Licensed in TX

Collaborative team player

Excellent communication

Education

DVM degree

Job description

At Daylily Animal Hospital, we believe that when you feel supported and valued, you can do your best work. Located in Hutto, TX, we are proud to be an AAHA Accredited practice, signifying our deep commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence. Our commitment to outstanding service is recognized by the community, reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. If you are looking for a place where gold-standard medicine meets genuine collaboration, this is an opportunity to join a respected and dedicated team where you can truly grow your career. As part of a supportive network of hospitals, you gain immediate access to centralized resources and support designed to help you succeed. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring every teammate has the mentorship and tools necessary to advance their professional trajectory. Whether you are aiming to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership role, or expand your specific clinical skill set, dedicated programs are in place to help you achieve these career goals. We maintain appropriate workloads and supportive scheduling, allowing you to focus completely on providing comprehensive patient care. Daylily Animal Hospital is focused entirely on small animal medicine, including vital urgent care services for the surrounding community. Our AAHA accreditation means you will be practicing evidence-based, gold-standard protocols every day. For complex cases, you will benefit from immediate access to a network of internal specialty consultants who provide guidance and mentorship, elevating the standard of care we deliver without requiring off-site referral for every clinical question. This dedicated structure ensures you are always challenged and supported in practicing high-quality, comprehensive medicine alongside your teammates. Hutto, Texas, provides an ideal blend of welcoming small-town atmosphere and rapid community growth, just north of Austin. You will find a friendly, family-oriented environment that still offers convenient access to the dynamic culture and entertainment of Central Texas. This location allows you to enjoy a desirable cost of living and a highly supportive community while benefiting from the professional opportunities associated with the greater Austin metropolitan area. It is the perfect place to build a rewarding career while establishing roots in a rapidly evolving, dynamic region.

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.

About Mission Pet Health

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.