Associate Veterinarian

Avena Recruitment; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avena Recruitment connects experienced veterinary associates with a network of hospitals across Texas. This role offers opportunities in general practice, urgent care and emergency medicine within an established veterinary healthcare organization.

You'll provide high-quality patient care, build client relationships and work with collaborative teams while accessing professional development and potential career progression.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent.
• Licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• At least one year of veterinary practice experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough examinations, diagnose conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver preventive care and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Educate clients on their pets’ health, treatment options and ongoing care needs.
• Work closely with the hospital team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to the ongoing improvement of clinical care.

Skills

Licensed veterinarian

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication

Collaborative team player

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Avena Recruitment is a healthcare recruitment firm dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations across North America.

About Our Client

Our client is an established veterinary healthcare organization with locally rooted hospitals across the United States. Its network brings together general practice, urgent care, emergency and specialty services, giving veterinarians opportunities to develop their clinical interests and explore different career paths.

With investment in continuing education, mentorship and professional development, the organization offers access to resources that support both day-to-day practice and longer-term growth. For veterinarians interested in future leadership or a change in clinical focus, the broader network offers opportunities to explore those next steps.

Position Summary

We are connecting with experienced Associate Veterinarians interested in opportunities across Texas.

Opportunities are available within an established network of veterinary hospitals, offering the chance to provide high-quality patient care, build lasting client relationships and work alongside collaborative veterinary teams.

Depending on the hospital and location, opportunities may be available across general practice, urgent care and emergency medicine, with access to professional development and potential career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide thorough examinations, diagnose conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver preventive care and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Educate clients on their pets’ health, treatment options and ongoing care needs.
• Work closely with the hospital team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to the ongoing improvement of clinical care.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent.
• Licensed veterinarian in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• At least one year of veterinary practice experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative veterinary team.

Whether you are actively searching for a new role or simply open to hearing about opportunities, we would welcome a conversation.