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Associate Veterinarian

J652763 Denton Texas USD120K - USD150K / Year

A high-quality, privately owned small animal hospital in Krugerville, TX is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, client-focused Doctor who values personalised care and a Fear Free approach.

The hospital prides itself on delivering exceptional standards of service in a calm, supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and patient wellbeing.

The Opportunity

• Privately owned, progressive hospital with a strong community reputation
• Fear Freefocused environment with support for further Fear Free certification and training
• Opportunity to focus predominantly on consultations and appointments, with surgery optional
• Potential exposure to exotics alongside small animal medicine (interest desirable but not essential)
• Busy, recently refurbished and well-equipped hospital with a diverse caseload
• Excellent 3.5:1 Vet Tech to DVM ratio
• Long-term partnership opportunities available after 23 years for the right candidate

Schedule & Flexibility

• Full-time preferred: 4 × 10-hour days (40 hours per week)
• Shift times: 8:00am6:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break
• Alternate Saturdays required (8:00am6:00pm)
• If a Saturday is worked, a midweek day off is provided (never more than 4 days per week worked)

Essential Applicant Attributes

• Licensed or eligible to receive a Texas State Veterinary Licence (DVM)
• Minimum 2 years' clinical experience, with the ability to work sole charge/solo if required
• Confident managing 30-minute appointments
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised care
• Enthusiastic about working in a Fear Free hospital environment and willing to undertake additional training as required

Desirable Attributes

• Interest in seeing both small animal and exotics (not essential if preferring small animal only)
• Previous experience in a high-quality, Fear Free private practice setting

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Negotiable, expected range $120,000$150,000
• Option to work on:
• Salary-only basis, or Salary + production bonus (structure negotiable based on preference)
• Quarterly team bonus provided
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses potentially negotiable (not guaranteed
• 4 weeks PTO plus public holidays
• CE allowance and CE PTO negotiable
• Private healthcare and dental insurance provided
• Free on-site parking

Why This Role Stands Out

This role is ideal for a confident, compassionate Veterinarian seeking a balanced schedule, strong clinical autonomy, and the chance to practise high-quality medicine in a Fear Free setting, without pressure to pursue surgery unless desired.

With genuine flexibility, competitive remuneration, and long-term growth potential, this is a rare opportunity in a supportive private practice environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Professional Development Assistance, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k