Veterinarian

Veterinarian Needed – South Houston Area - Dickinson Animal Hospital   Gold Standard Medicine | Great Work-Life Balance | All Experience Levels Welcome    About Dickinson Animal Hospital   Dickinson Animal Hospital is an award-winning, AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor, full-service small animal practice located in a family-friendly community between Houston and Galveston, TX. We have proudly served our community for over 30 years and are known for delivering gold-standard patient care, excellent client service, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.  

Our spacious 7,500 sq. ft. hospital is modern, tech-driven, and well equipped to support a heavy diagnostic caseload. We are a practice that values collaboration and continuous learning. Our DVM team regularly works together on cases, new medications, and evolving procedures. We also maintain strong relationships with nearby specialty and referral hospitals to ensure excellent continuity of care when cases extend beyond our clinic.
Culture and Team   We have a fun, close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together and supporting one another. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is extremely important to us. We are committed to team development across all departments, including DVMs, technicians, client service representatives, and hospital leadership. Our long-standing client base is loyal, engaged, and invested in their pets’ care, allowing us to practice high-quality medicine with strong client relationships.
Facility and Equipment   
• Separate dog & cat side to keep tails wagging and hissing to a minimum  
• 6 exam rooms  
• 4 treatment tables  
• Dedicated surgery suite  
• Digital radiographs and digital dental radiographs  
• In-house ultrasound  
• IDEXX in-house lab equipment  
• EKG  
• Cold laser therapy  
• Mobile anesthesia machine  
• Cornerstone paperless medical records   Schedule and Work-Life Balance   This position offers a four-day work week with occasional half Saturdays. There are no on-call shifts, no overnights, and no Sundays. Our caseload is structured to allow time for proper diagnostics, case workups, and meaningful client communication. And did we mention our team highly values work-life balance?
Compensation and Benefits   
• Competitive base salary with production bonuses  
• Lucrative sign-on bonus  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Generous PTO  
• CE allowance with paid CE days  
• 401(k) with company match  
• License dues, fees, and PLIT coverage  
• Wellness resources and support   Candidate Profile   We are seeking a confident, compassionate, and motivated veterinarian who values collaboration, high-quality medicine, and long-term growth within a supportive practice. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. New graduates are welcome and will receive structured mentorship.  If you are looking for a diagnostic-focused, team-oriented practice with strong culture and true work-life balance, we would love to connect.
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At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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