Veterinarian

🐾 Associate Veterinarian – Decatur, TX

💰 $130K–$160K Base Salary 20% Production | 💸 $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking for a supportive, family-oriented hospital where you can thrive? We’re seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, small animal hospital in Decatur, Texas.

With a welcoming, community-focused culture and a highly regarded reputation, this is the perfect opportunity for veterinarians at all levels, whether you’re recently qualified and looking for mentorship or an experienced DVM ready to take on a rewarding caseload.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of three experienced, passionate DVMs, with additional expertise in soft tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgery.

🏥 Why You’ll Love This Practice

• Small animal hospital with a superb family feel and warm community culture

• Supportive, fun-loving team who enjoy working together in a family-run hospital

• Excellent opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with skilled colleagues

• Strong 3:1 tech-to-doctor ratio to ensure you’re well-supported

Our client's well-equipped facility includes:

• Digital radiography

• In-house diagnostic laboratory

• Dental radiography

• Ultrasound

• Surgical suite

• Therapeutic & surgical laser

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied daily caseload including consults, diagnostics, and surgeries

• Regularly performing soft tissue surgeries (with opportunities to advance skills in orthopedics and laser surgery if of interest to the successful applicant)

• Building lasting client relationships through compassionate, communicative care

• Thriving in a positive, team-focused environment

📅 Schedule & Hours

• Hospital Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat & Sun: Closed

• Full-time typically completed in four days per week (30 hours = full-time)

• No after-hours or emergency call expectations

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000–$160,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

• 20% production bonus (no negative accrual)

• 💸 $30,000 sign-on/relocation bonus

• 3 weeks PTO public holidays

• $3,000 CE allowance annually

• Paid state license fees & professional dues

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Short- and long-term disability

• Life insurance

• Relocation assistance available

🎓 Who We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree

• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Texas

• Open to all levels of experience — from recent grads to seasoned DVMs

• Passionate about patient care and team collaboration

🌟 Why Decatur, TX?

Decatur offers the best of both worlds — small-town charm with easy access to Dallas-Fort Worth. You’ll enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly community, excellent schools, and the Texas outdoors right on your doorstep.

🐶 If you’re looking for a hospital where your voice matters, your skills can grow, and your team feels like family — this is the opportunity for you.

📩 Apply today to join our dedicated veterinary family in Decatur, TX!