Associate Veterinarian — Flexible Hours & Autonomy

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive base salary

Bonus up to $75,000

PTO with rollover

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) options

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance

Licensing dues

AVMA PLIT

Gym membership

National Park pass

Job summary

Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic in Arlington, Texas is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our small animal team. With a loyal multi‑generational client base and a supportive staff, you will practice high‑quality medicine in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.

We offer flexible full‑ or part‑time scheduling, no on‑call or after‑hours, strong surgery and dentistry opportunities, competitive base pay with bonus potential, and generous CE and benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited college; international grads eligible.
• Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• NAVLE certification required for licensure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
• Comfortable collaborating with technicians and support staff.
• Interested in growing surgery and dentistry skills.
• Team-oriented with a positive, collaborative attitude; committed to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive small animal care including wellness and preventive medicine.
• Handle internal medicine, diagnostics, and case management.
• Perform surgery and dentistry with emphasis on high-quality care.
• Educate clients and maintain clear medical records.
• Build lasting client relationships and collaborate with the veterinary team.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Texas licensure

NAVLE certified

Strong communication

Surgery & dentistry

Education

DVM or VMD

Tools

AVImark

Job description

Sanford Oaks Animal Clinic in Arlington, Texas is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our small animal team. With a loyal multi‑generational client base and a supportive staff, you will practice high‑quality medicine in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.

We offer flexible full‑ or part‑time scheduling, no on‑call or after‑hours, strong surgery and dentistry opportunities, competitive base pay with bonus potential, and generous CE and benefits.