Step Into Leadership at Garden Oaks Veterinary Center – A Career with Purpose and Growth

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step toward leadership? Garden Oaks Veterinary Center in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate, skilled Associate Veterinarian who’s excited to grow into a Lead Veterinarian role. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a voice in the future of a thriving, AAHA-accredited hospital—this is your opportunity.

Lead with Confidence in a Modern, Collaborative Practice
For over a decade, Garden Oaks Veterinary Center has delivered exceptional, compassionate care to pets and families in our community. Now, with our expansion into a brand-new, 5,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility and a client base of over 10,000 (and growing), we’re ready for a leader to help us shape the next chapter.

Whether you're looking to step into a leadership role immediately or gradually take on more responsibility with structured support, you'll be empowered to lead clinical decisions, mentor your team, and help us continue to elevate the quality of care we provide.

Our Facility Offers:

- Double surgical suite with laminar flow and dedicated A/C
- Advanced diagnostics: digital radiography, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, and in-house lab
- Dedicated dental suite with Dentalaire and digital dental radiography
- Peaceful end-of-life suite with private entrance
- Feline-only entrance and exam rooms
- Eight fully-equipped exam rooms with seamless tech integration

What Makes Garden Oaks Special:

- AAHA-Accredited: Committed to the highest medical standards
- Feline-Friendly Certification: Focused on low-stress handling
- Collaborative Culture: Multi-doctor team dedicated to mentorship and support
- Skilled Support Staff: 1:1 doctor-to-technician ratio with trained surgical assistance
- Growth-Focused: 41% client growth year over year
- Work-Life Balance: No on-call or Sunday shifts

Why Houston?
With world-class food, arts, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community, Houston offers a vibrant lifestyle with something for everyone. Whether you love city energy or weekend hiking escapes, Houston is easy to call home.

You’re a Great Fit If You Are:

- A veterinarian licensed in Texas (or eligible)
- Experienced in small animal medicine, dentistry, and surgery (2+ years preferred)
- A natural collaborator with strong communication skills
- Interested in growing into a Lead Veterinarian role
- Excited to shape culture, mentor others, and influence hospital operations

What We Offer:

- Competitive base salary + production bonuses (no negative accrual)
- $80K signing bonus

- Relocation assistance (if needed)
- Paid parental leave
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Annual CE allowance + paid CE time
- Free mental health and wellness resources
- Structured Mentorship and Leadership Development Programs
- Sundays off and no on-call

Take the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career!

If you’re ready to make a greater impact and want to grow into a leadership position in a practice that values collaboration, innovation, and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Join a hospital where your voice matters, your leadership is supported, and your future is full of potential.

Learn more about us: https://gardenoaksvet.com

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