Senior Veterinarian: Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

NCVMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $50,000 sign‑on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan assistance up to $15,000/

401(k) with matching

CE allowance and 3 paid CE days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Job summary

West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates in West Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to lead clinical care and mentor the team in a collaborative hospital setting. This role blends high‑quality medicine with leadership responsibilities, setting medical standards, guiding associates, and partnering with management to grow the hospital.

You will enjoy a supportive culture, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits while delivering compassionate care to

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Current Texas veterinary license or eligibility for Texas licensure.
• Several years of experience practicing small animal medicine.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Experience or interest in general surgery and dentistry.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A passion for mentoring and developing other veterinarians.
• A commitment to high standards of patient care and medical excellence.
• An interest in contributing to hospital culture, medical protocols, and practice development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to grow into greater clinical leadership and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, compassionate medical care to small animal patients.
• Perform comprehensive wellness examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and dentistry as appropriate to your clinical interests and experience.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for associate veterinarians and veterinary support staff.
• Encourage evidence-based medicine and help promote consistent, high-quality medical standards throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with other veterinarians on complex cases, treatment plans, diagnostics, and patient management.
• Help establish, implement, and uphold medical protocols and best practices.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Promote excellent client communication and education to strengthen long-term relationships with pet families.
• Mentor veterinarians and support their continued clinical development.
• Share knowledge, experience, and best practices with associate DVMs and the broader veterinary team.
• Help identify opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
• Serve as a positive role model for teamwork, professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall team experience.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to support hospital goals and initiatives.
• Participate in conversations around medical quality, team development, client experience, and operational improvements.
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented hospital culture.
• Contribute ideas and clinical perspective as West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates continues to grow.
• Support the hospital's reputation for compassionate, personalized, and high-quality veterinary care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Strong clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Communication with clients

Mentoring and developing veterinarians

Patient advocacy

Leadership presence

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Current Texas veterinary license or eligibility

Job description

West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates in West Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to lead clinical care and mentor the team in a collaborative hospital setting. This role blends high‑quality medicine with leadership responsibilities, setting medical standards, guiding associates, and partnering with management to grow the hospital.

You will enjoy a supportive culture, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits while delivering compassionate care to