What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Associate Veterinarian position at CityVet Career Center?
CityVet McKinney is a thriving practice led by Dr. Leigh Johnston, and she’s excited to welcome an experienced veterinarian to her team. This role is ideal for someone who is growth-minded, enjoys leading a team, loves building strong client relationships, and is passionate about practicing great medicine. Dr. Johnston owns two successful CityVet practices and is eager to mentor and support the next leader for McKinney—offering an incredible opportunity to advance your career with a strong, supportive team behind you!
About CityVet:
With 60 locations across seven 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 and 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, and generous PTO
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible work schedule and no Sundays!
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