Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 1:

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking a Veterinarian to join our team and provide world‑class veterinary care across a network of locations. You’ll work with a supportive team and access to advanced medicine, mentorship for students and new graduates, and growth opportunities within a nationwide group.

VCA offers a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities to

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state or the ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Skills

Licensure in good standing

Ethics commitment

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospitals and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on.

With locations across the U.S., you’ll be sure to find a great community and many opportunities to continue growing your career wherever it may take you.

At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Who We Look For

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

Mentorship opportunities are currently available in the following locations

Colorado

• Colorado Springs
• Denver

Texas

• Austin
• Houston
• San Antonio

Utah

• Salt Lake City

Mentorship availability may evolve as opportunities change. We encourage candidates to apply and connect with our recruiting team to learn more about current opportunities and find the location that best aligns with their interests and career goals.

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• The annual base salary range in Colorado is $115,000 - $165,000. This range reflects the employer's good‑faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected to be offered for this position at the time of posting.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the position is located, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com