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Associate Veterinarian – Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX | Full-Time | Small Animal Practice | Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus | New Facility Coming in 2027
You didn’t become a veterinarian to feel rushed, underappreciated, or exhausted by 6 p.m. every day. You became a vet to help pets, connect with clients, keep learning, and still have a life outside the clinic.
At Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands, we’ve intentionally built a practice where great medicine and a great quality of life can coexist—and we’re excited to welcome another Associate Veterinarian to our closeknit team.
About the Role: Associate Veterinarian
You’ll practice high quality small animal medicine with the support, time, and autonomy you deserve.
What Your Days Will Look Like
Compensation and Transparency
This is not a “just get through the day” clinic. It’s a place where veterinarians are respected as professionals, supported as people, and encouraged to grow—without sacrificing evenings, weekends, or mental health.
Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
Great medicine. Great people. A career you can actually enjoy.
Life in The Woodlands
Ranked the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Niche, The Woodlands offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. With over 220 miles of trails, top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, and a vibrant cultural scene, it’s the perfect place for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.
Apply Today
Ready to join our team?
Contact Alexis Wendt at alexis.wendt@lakefieldvet.com with questions or to submit your resume.
You can also apply directly at Lakefield Careers.
Associate Veterinarian – Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX | Full-Time | Small Animal Practice | Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus | New Facility Coming in 2027
You didn’t become a veterinarian to feel rushed, underappreciated, or exhausted by 6 p.m. every day. You became a vet to help pets, connect with clients, keep learning, and still have a life outside the clinic.
At Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands, we’ve intentionally built a practice where great medicine and a great quality of life can coexist—and we’re excited to welcome another Associate Veterinarian to our closeknit team.
About the Role: Associate Veterinarian
You’ll practice high quality small animal medicine with the support, time, and autonomy you deserve.
What Your Days Will Look Like
- Preventive care, sick visits, diagnostics, and client education
- Surgery opportunities (soft tissue; more if you’re interested)
- Collaborating with experienced, approachable doctors—no ego, no competition
- Working alongside dedicated, well trained technicians and support staff
- Appointment lengths that allow you to think, connect, and practice real medicine (20–30 minutes)
Compensation and Transparency
- Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 DOE
- Production bonus with no negative accrual
- Sign on bonus up to $50,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid licenses, DEA, PLIT, and professional dues
- CE allowance: $2,500 per year plus paid CE days
- Four-day workweek (four 10-hour shifts)
- No after-hours emergencies
- Rotating Saturdays only
- Generous PTO so you can truly unplug
- Upcoming State-of-the-art facility in The Woodlands (new building in 2027)
- Digital radiology and in-house lab
- Strong focus on preventive care and client relationships
- Low turnover with a genuinely happy team
- Regular team events and a supportive, upbeat environment
- Culture That Actually Means Something We are an independently run practice with no corporate medical input.
- Our culture is built on clear values we live every day: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
- No micromanagement. No burnout culture. Just trust, support, and celebrating wins together.
- Licensed (or soon to be licensed) DVM in Texas
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome
- A collaborative, kind, and curious professional
- Someone who values good medicine, communication, and teamwork
- Special interests are encouraged and supported
This is not a “just get through the day” clinic. It’s a place where veterinarians are respected as professionals, supported as people, and encouraged to grow—without sacrificing evenings, weekends, or mental health.
Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
Great medicine. Great people. A career you can actually enjoy.
Life in The Woodlands
Ranked the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Niche, The Woodlands offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. With over 220 miles of trails, top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, and a vibrant cultural scene, it’s the perfect place for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.
Apply Today
Ready to join our team?
Contact Alexis Wendt at alexis.wendt@lakefieldvet.com with questions or to submit your resume.
You can also apply directly at Lakefield Careers.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000