What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian - New Grad Opportunity! position at CityVet Career Center?
CityVet Cedar Hill, a 3-DVM practice proudly owned and led by Dr. Courtney Nicholson, is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our growing team.
This role is perfect for new graduates or early-career DVMs who want:
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A supportive, collaborative team
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Hands-on experience in general practice and urgent care cases
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Mentorship from experienced colleagues to grow your skills
In this role, you’ll work side by side with Dr. Nicholson who truly lives and breathes veterinary medicine. She grew up caring for animals on her family farm, started volunteering in a clinic at age 14, and now brings that same dedication to the practice she leads.
About CityVet:
With 80 locations across 7 states, and 25 years of experience, CityVet blends the freedom of private practice with the support of a larger organization.
We’re vet-led, offer real ownership opportunities, and have a 92% DVM retention rate. Glassdoor ranked us #11 in their Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2025—let’s talk about what makes CityVet such a great place to grow!
Why work at CityVet? There are three reasons that make ownership with CityVet a unique experience:
- Autonomy - Founded by Dr. Chip Cannon, DVM, CityVet was built on the belief that vets thrive when they practice their way—without quotas or restrictions. Our supportive culture and strong mentorship ensure professional growth and exceptional patient care.
- Support – CityVet is DVM-led and owned, meaning we understand what veterinarians need—real support. We handle the business side, including HR, finance, IT, marketing, and logistics, so you can focus on practicing medicine. Our vets rated us 9.3/10 in satisfaction, and our Local Partners are always ready to share expertise.
- Kindness - We’ve built a culture where everyone works together to make pets healthier and pet parents happier. Our ego-free leadership team is dedicated to your success, allowing you to focus on patient care while we handle the business side. With a highly responsive and supportive home office, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.
Benefits:
- Unlimited earning potential – Our progressive comp model has no limit (and no pressure). You’ll receive a base salary as soon as you join.
- Supplemental income including stipend, commission pay with no negative accrual
- Mentorship – not limited to your first few weeks
- Professional and leadership development through CityVet Academy, offering customized CE programs tailored to our individual DVM’s needs and interests
- Health and wellness plans including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit plans, healthcare concierge, company-paid life and long-term disability benefits, 401K with an above industry 4% match, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
- 4 weeks of PTO (Full time) with no negative accrual while you're away so you can truly enjoy your time off!
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible work schedule - rotating weekday and weekend shifts, variety of schedule options available.
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