Associate Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Katy (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

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare support

Fertility and family planning support

Free continuing education

Job summary

Thrive Falcon, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our Katy, TX team. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care for cats and dogs in a supportive, collaborative hospital environment that values continuity of care and strong client relationships.

We offer a progressive compensation model with competitive base salaries plus production opportunities and no negative accrual, aligning physician excellence with patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality preventive and medical care for cats and dogs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and trusted family care.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver comprehensive veterinary services.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Tools

DEA license eligible

Job description

Thrive Falcon is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our team in Katy, TX.

Thrive Falcon is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our team in Katy, TX.

About You

You’re an experienced small animal veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, continuity of care, and strong client relationships. You enjoy building lasting relationships with pet families and becoming a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment where your clinical experience, confidence, and commitment to excellent patient care are valued. This is an opportunity to bring your experience to a well-established practice while continuing to grow as both a veterinarian and a leader.

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

You’re willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence, collaborate with the team, and provide compassionate, relationship-based primary care for cats and dogs.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare - Falcon

We’re a small animal primary care hospital located in Katy, TX, serving Katy, Houston, Brookshire, Fulshear, and Cypress. We provide wellness exams, preventive care, vaccines, spay and neuter procedures, and end-of-life services for cats and dogs. Our hospital offers a supportive team environment and a diverse primary care caseload, with a strong focus on continuity of care and high-quality medicine.

We are open Monday - Saturday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, serving the Katy/Houston area.

At Thrive Falcon, 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 will 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
• Previous experience practicing small animal general medicine is strongly preferred; we are seeking a confident, experienced veterinarian who can contribute to the team from day one.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Benefits

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.