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Associate Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare
Richardson, TX Intern
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Description

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Canyon Creek Animal Clinic, Richardson, TX

Canyon Creek Animal Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About Our Hospital

Canyon Creek Animal Clinic is a growing small-animal practice in Richardson, Texas, providing high-quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has the coolest environment and culture! If you want to be part of a very special team of doctors and support staff with a family feel, dynamic personalities that jive well together, who can build relationships with clients and take care of their pets throughout their lifetime, this is the practice for you!

We work with a group of practices in the Dallas area and see all types of small animal cases, ranging from routine wellness, surgery, and dentistry to internal medicine and emergency care. We are paired with a specialty practice and invest in your success by providing mentorship from senior veterinarians.

We are open Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Serving: North Dallas, Plano, Richardson

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care to preventive visits to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence and foster collaboration within our team environment.

Experience & Skills Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
  • State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
  • Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your professional and leadership growth.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits – our care in action

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Moving Allowance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
  • Paid parental and purr-ental leave
  • Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
  • Personalized care for every family-forming journey
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
  • Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [email protected].

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.

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