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Description & Requirements
Join Our Team as a Veterinarian at Galveston Veterinary Clinic!
Exotics caseload • 5-doc team • Recently remodeled
Galveston Veterinary Clinic, located just blocks from the beautiful beach, is seeking a Veterinarian to join our dedicated and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a busy, full-service hospital that sees a diverse caseload of small animals and exotics while enjoying the unique lifestyle that coastal Galveston offers.
About Us:
Galveston Veterinary Clinic is the largest veterinary hospital on the island, proudly serving the community and their pets for more than 40 years with compassionate, high-quality care. Our newly remodeled, stunning standalone facility offers advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, laser therapy, and care for a wide variety of species - from dogs and cats to traditional exotics to extremely unique exotics. Some examples? How about a penguin, kangaroo, otter, raccoon, and more! We are a community-focused practice with a close-knit “island vibe” culture and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care and team collaboration.
Our Clinic Highlights:
- NEWLY renovated, beautiful standalone hospital with 11 exam rooms and a dedicated exotics wing
- Full service GP offering wellness, sick, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, boarding, and exotics medicine
- Advanced equipment including ultrasound, digital rads, dental rads, laser therapy, and extensive in-house diagnostics
- Established 5-doctor team supported by experienced technicians (2:1 ratio) and hands-on Hospital Manager
- Strong staff retention and collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Located just blocks from the beach in a vibrant coastal community known for its historic charm, local restaurants, outdoor activities, and relaxed island lifestyle
As a Veterinarian at Galveston Veterinary Clinic, you will enjoy:
- Competitive base salary plus production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Retention and relocation bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability policy
- Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- CE allowance and paid CE days
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensure dues/fees & PLIT coverage
- No non-compete agreement
- Medical independence
- Career growth opportunities for experienced doctors
- Renowned mentorship program for new doctors
- Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance (No on-call hours, overnights, or Sundays)
Living on Galveston Island means you can enjoy the beach, historic downtown, and a vibrant local culture while still being within easy driving distance of Houston and all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. With attractions like Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn, and Moody Gardens nearby, there’s always something to explore during your downtime. If you’re ready to make a difference as a Veterinarian in a thriving clinic while enjoying the coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in enhancing the lives of pets and their families in our community.