Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian - Bastrop, TX

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bastrop, Texas

Compensation: $100,000 - $145,000 / year

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our compassionate, collaborative, and highly skilled veterinary team in Bastrop, Texas
. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional companion animal medicine and are looking to build a rewarding veterinary career in a supportive, well-equipped practice, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking your next opportunity or a recent graduate looking for exceptional mentorship and professional development, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow with a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance.

For more than 50 years
, Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Bastrop community, providing high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with pets and the families who love them. We have won Best of Bastrop and Best of Elgin. We are a 7-doctor mixed animal practice that combines the warmth of a community-focused practice with advanced medical technology, modern treatment protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning.

We have have small & large animal ultrasound, cutting edge laser, and in house Idexx equipment, digital X-ray, a bovine and equine barn, acupuncture, and 8 exam rooms.

Our doctors enjoy practicing medicine in a collaborative environment where they are empowered to make medical decisions, pursue professional interests, and deliver individualized care for every patient.

• Provide comprehensive wellness, prevention, and diagnostic care for companion and large animals
• Build lasting relationships with clients through education and compassionate communication
• Perform general soft tissue surgery and dentistry (or receive mentorship to build these skills)
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on the highest standard of patient care
• Collaborate with an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Utilize modern diagnostic equipment and evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture

4-day work weeks with one weekday (Monday-Friday) off and two Saturdays per month from 8:00 a.m.

-12:00 p.m. No after hours calls required.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree
• Current (or eligible) Texas veterinary license
• Strong foundation in preventive medicine and wellness care
• Experience or interest in general surgery and dentistry
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Passion for compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced mixed-animal practice
• Large animal work is not required

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship designed to help build confidence and clinical skills.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus availabl
  e for experienced veterinarians
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• $2,500 annual Continuing Education allowance
• Paid Continuing Education days
• Paid state license renewal, DEA registration, and AVMA membership
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health resources including Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness

• Global FAST® ultrasound training
• Advanced dental training with a board-certified veterinary dentist
• Leadership development and mentorship programs
• Continuing education designed to support your professional interests
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the Innovetive Petcare network

Since 1974
, Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the pets and people of Bastrop and the surrounding Central Texas communities. Our philosophy is simple: exceptional medicine starts with meaningful relationships. We have won Best of Bastrop and Best of Elgin. We are a 7-doctor mixed animal practice with advanced medical technology, modern treatment protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning. We have digital X-ray, a bovine and equine barn, acupuncture, and 8 exam rooms.

We take time to know every client and every patient…