Owner Veterinarian & Equity Partner — Build Your Practice

CityVet; Buda (TX); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Relocation assistance

401(k) with 4% match

Student debt support

Generous PTO and parental leave

Virtual urgent care for employees

Leadership development

Job summary

CityVet invites you to lead and own a brand-new practice in Buda, TX. As Lead Veterinary Partner, you’ll design and open the clinic, set medical standards, and hire a team, all while sharing in equity and long‑term wealth.

You’ll receive relocation assistance and a comprehensive support system—from real estate to operations—allowing you to focus on medicine, leadership, and community impact.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• 3+ years of small animal experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and own a practice.

Responsibilities

• Shape the clinic from the start through design, equipment, services and opening plans.
• Define the medical standard and maintain high-quality patient care with autonomy.
• Hire and build your team with the recruiting support provided.
• Lead and participate in community outreach and client relationship building.
• Own the outcomes and share in the value created as an equity partner.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Leadership

Ownership mindset

Mentorship

Small animal experience

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Lead Veterinary Partner & Owner – CityVet Buda (Greater Austin)

Location: Buda, TX (Greater Austin)
Compensation: $220,000–$300,000+, plus equity ownership
Relocation assistance available

Build the practice you've always imagined, faster

What would your practice look like if you could design it from day one: the medicine, the team, the culture, the way clients feel when they walk through the door?

CityVet is opening a brand-new clinic in Buda, a fast-growing community just south of Austin that's full of young families, new neighborhoods and pets who need a great veterinarian. The real estate is already secured, so you skip the longest, most uncertain part of opening a practice and get to the part that matters: building your team and caring for patients.

This is a true ownership opportunity. You'll hold equity in the practice you build, and CityVet will be behind you every step of the way.

For most new practices, finding and securing the right location can take many months before any other work begins. In Buda, that step is already done.

• Location secured: no site search, no lease negotiation and no waiting
• A faster path to opening day: you can move quickly into design, build-out and hiring
• Seeing patients sooner: this means earning sooner and building equity sooner

You'll still shape the clinic's design and how it runs. You just get to start well ahead of where most new owners begin.

What you'll do

• Shape the clinic from the start. Work with our team on the clinic's design, equipment, services and opening plans, so the clinic reflects how you want to practice.
• Set the medical standard. Define the standards of care and the practice philosophy. You'll have full clinical autonomy, with no quotas and no rigid corporate protocols.
• Hire and build your team. Choose the people you'll work beside, with the help of our recruiting team, and create a culture you're proud of.
• Become part of the community. Build relationships with Buda families, local rescues and shelters, and grow a client base that's loyal to you.
• Lead as an owner. Make the decisions that drive your practice's success, and share directly in the value you create.

This isn't a title with "partner" attached. As Lead Veterinary Partner, you'll own equity in CityVet Buda. That means:

• A real stake in what you build. As the practice grows, so does your ownership value.
• Long-term wealth. You build equity in a business, not just a paycheck.
• An owner's voice. You'll have real authority over the direction of your practice.
• Without the usual startup risk. You don't need to finance construction or build back-office systems alone. CityVet brings the capital, infrastructure and experience of opening clinics.

We'll go through the full ownership structure with you openly and early in the conversation.

Support behind you

Starting a practice on your own can mean years of stress outside the exam room. With CityVet, you get a team of experts who've done this before:

• Real estate and build-out: design and construction management
• Business operations: HR, payroll, finance, procurement and vendor management
• Growth: recruiting, marketing and a grand-opening launch plan
• Technology and legal: IT systems and legal support
• Leadership development: business coaching and mentorship from veterinarians who've built their own CityVet practices

You focus on medicine and leadership. We'll help with the rest.

About CityVet

CityVet has been founded and led by veterinarians for more than 25 years. We're proud to be:

• Certified Great Place to Work™ three years in a row
• Ranked #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries
• Recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Health Care™
• Rated 4.8 stars on Google, from more than 10,000 reviews

Our C.A.R.E. values:

• Culture: A supportive workplace where everyone feels valued
• Advancement: Mentorship and real pathways to ownership
• Relationships: Strong connections with our teams and communities
• Excellence: High-quality care, every visit
• $220,000–$300,000+ with unlimited earning potential
• Equity ownership in your practice
• Up to 28% production commission, with no negative accrual
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Student debt support and financial planning resources
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave
• Free virtual urgent care for full-time employees and their families
• Leadership development and business coaching

What we're looking for

• DVM/VMD or equivalent, licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure
• 3+ years of small animal experience
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to build something of your own
• Leadership or mentorship experience, or a strong desire to grow into it
• Someone who wants to own outcomes, not just appointments

Ready to build?

Because the location is already in place, this opportunity is moving quickly, and we're interviewing now. If you've been waiting for the right moment to own your practice, this is it. Apply below, or reach out to Dr. Alissa Edoff [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Click these video links to learn more!

Join a team of supportive peers, compassionate leaders, and dedicated veterinary professionals who believe pets make the world better and who build practices that reflect that belief.

Become a CityVet Owner/Partner and create a career rich in purpose, freedom, and lasting wealth.

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