Veterinarian

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus bonuses

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

CE allowance and paid CE days

401(k) with company match

Licensure dues/fees, PLIT, and TVMA"

Job summary

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic in La Porte, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established team. We offer a manageable caseload, a supportive Hospital Manager, and a culture that values collaboration and high-quality patient care.

This position provides opportunities for professional growth within a long-standing community practice, with a predictable schedule and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, plus sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Job description

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Established Community Practice Manageable Caseload Supportive Team

Established in 1984 Shoreline Veterinary Clinic is a long-standing small animal general practice dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. With a loyal client base and strong roots in the community, our hospital offers wellness and sick appointments, preventative care, surgery, in-house diagnostics and more.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced doctor who enjoys practicing medicine in a respected community hospital while having the independence to provide high-quality patient care. With a tenured team and a supportive Hospital Manager who prioritizes collaboration and team building, the practice offers a welcoming work environment and a manageable caseload.

More about the hospital:

• Hospital Hours: Open Monday-Friday 8a-6p and Saturdays 8a-12p
• Predictable Schedule: Doctors work4 days and rotating Saturdays
• Spacious Setup: Standalone building with4 exam rooms including 1 larger room that can accommodate large dogs or serve as a dedicated euthanasia space
• Dedicated Surgical Suite: Fully equipped surgical suite with dedicated surgery days
• Full Radiology Capabilities: Dedicated radiology room with additional storage space
• Robust Equipment: Ultrasound, laser therapy, X-rays, dental rads, and more to come!
• In-House Diagnostics: IDEXX lab equipment for efficient, on-site testing
• AVImark PIMS: Established practice management system to support efficient day-to-day workflow
• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees, PLIT, and TVMA covered
• No non-compete agreement
• Medical independence
• Clear career paths and development support
• Work-life balance: No On-call, No Overnights, No Sundays

About The Area:

La Porte, TX offers a welcoming coastal community atmosphere with convenient access to the greater Houston area. Located along the shores of Galveston Bay, La Porte provides residents with a blend of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, local dining, and easy access to nearby communities. Its location between Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast makes it a convenient place to live for those looking to enjoy both a relaxed community setting and the amenities of a major metropolitan area.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.