Associate DVM
About The Position
Mellina Animal Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, is a community small-animal general practice providing urgent and emergency care during business hours. The hospital has served the community for more than 40 years and offers an average daily patient volume of 12–15, a 3:1 support-staff ratio, and a varied caseload including wellness and preventive care, illness and injury, dermatology, surgery, orthopedics, and urgent care. Diagnostic services include bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound. The Associate DVM will provide compassionate, client-centered veterinary care and build lasting relationships with patients and their families. The role offers medical autonomy, a varied small-animal caseload, and support from technicians, client service representatives, practice leadership, and medical systems. The practice emphasizes teamwork, client education, medical excellence, mentorship, professional growth, and work-life balance. Compensation is $130,000–$140,000 annually plus a production bonus. The role includes a DVM Long-Term Incentive cash program with annual production-based bonuses, no negative accrual, and transparent production metrics. Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are available. Full-time employees may receive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, mental health resources, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas.
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
- Strong communication and client-education skills.
- Interest in contributing to a team that cares deeply about pets and their families.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships.
- Collaborative approach and appreciation for a positive, supportive culture.
- Interest in a varied small-animal caseload.
- Commitment to continuous growth, client education, and medical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-animal preventive and wellness care, illness and injury care, and urgent care during business hours.
- Perform or contribute to surgical and orthopedic cases as part of a varied clinical caseload.
- Build lasting relationships with clients and provide client education.
- Collaborate with technicians, client service representatives, and practice leadership to support patient care and the client experience.
- Contribute to a compassionate, supportive, community-focused team.
Benefits
- $130,000–$140,000 annual salary plus production bonus.
- DVM Long-Term Incentive cash program with annual production-based bonuses.
- No negative accrual.
- Transparent production metrics and operational support.
- Continuing education allowance and paid licenses and professional dues.
- Referral bonus program.
- Flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and mentorship programs.
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
