Associate Veterinarian

El Centro Pet Medical Center - Killeen, TX

Job Title: Associate Veterinarian - Full Time

Location: Killeen, TX

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative 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.

• 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.

El Centro Pet Medical Center is a primary care practice located in Killeen, Texas providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our state‑of‑the‑art practice provides care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other exotic animals. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence.

Join our tenured team of doctors, nursing staff and compassionate team members to ensure your clients and patients are getting the best in veterinary medicine care. We are open Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Serving Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, & Ft. Cavazos.

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation 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 Pet Healthcare offers progressive compensation, with competitive base salaries and production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

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!

For more information or to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

About Thrive:
Vet‑foundered and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. 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.

We celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all 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.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.