Associate Veterinarian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Health, dental, vision

401k with company match

Maternity Leave

24/7 TeleDoc access

CE allowance

Mentorship program

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Livewell Animal Hospital of Katy, a Mission Pet Health partner, seeks an associate veterinarian to join our growing single-doctor practice. We welcome either a full-time or part-time teammate who is passionate about high‑quality medicine and surgery and who wants to help build the clinic’s culture, workflows, and client experience from the ground up.

You'll work with modern diagnostics, receive mentorship from our founding DVM, and help expand services in a supportive environment that values

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Livewell Animal Hospital of Katy. At Livewell Animal Hospital of Katy, we provide top-quality veterinary care to pets in our community, and we are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team. As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care and wellness exams are the keys to a pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life. As a full-service veterinary hospital, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, comprehensive treatment services, hospitalization, and critical care. Our hospital is equipped with modern tools and technology that allow our veterinary experts to assess each pet's health quickly and accurately. Livewell Animal Hospital of Katy was founded by Dr. Alex Deal, whose clinical interests include ultrasonography, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery.

Job Description

As a growing, single-doctor practice, we are seeking an associate veterinarian ready to help build something special! We are open to either a full-time or part-time teammate. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a hospital's story from the ground up. You won't just fill a role; you'll play an essential part in continuing to build out the vision for the clinic, helping to shape the culture, workflows, and client experience for years to come. We are looking for a veterinarian who is genuinely excited about growing a practice, passionate about practicing high-quality medicine and surgery, and interested in putting down roots within our hospital and community. Whether you are an established DVM comfortable practicing independently or an earlier-career veterinarian eager to develop your skills, you'll find a supportive environment here that values continued learning and mentorship. Dr. Deal is an excellent surgical and ultrasound mentor. With clinical interests spanning ultrasonography, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery, he is eager to work alongside an associate who wants to sharpen these skills and expand their capabilities. Our hospital is equipped with in-house testing and diagnostics, diagnostic imaging with ultrasonography, and advanced anesthetic monitoring supporting a safe, multi-modal approach to every procedure. Whether your interests lie in preventive medicine, surgery, diagnostics, or ultrasound, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and pursue your professional passions in a supportive environment that values continued learning and development.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Help shape the future of a growing practice as our second doctor
• Directly influence our culture, workflows, and client experience
• Benefit from hands-on surgical and ultrasound mentorship from our founding DVM
• Work with modern technology in a new building
• Practice high-quality medicine with strong support and room to pursue your professional interests
• Join a team that treats clients like family and each pet like our own

If you are looking for a practice where your voice is heard, your interests are supported, and your career can thrive as you help grow something special, we would love to meet you and show you what makes Livewell Animal Hospital of Katy such a rewarding place to practice veterinary medicine.

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.