Associate Veterinarian

AmeriVet • Cisco, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lazy 3 Animal Care is a full-service mixed-animal general practice located between Cisco and Eastland, Texas. The clinic has served its community since 2002 and provides care for companion animals, livestock, equine, exotic species, and more. The Associate Veterinarian will have the opportunity to develop a caseload around their interests, practice with medical autonomy, and collaborate with experienced veterinary technicians and other team members. Mixed-animal experience is welcome but not required; small-animal veterinarians interested in gaining large-animal experience are encouraged to apply.

The clinic’s case mix includes wellness and sick care, surgery, dentistry, urgent and emergency cases, large-animal medicine, and livestock care. Available technology and equipment include digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG, and on-site laboratory capabilities. General soft-tissue surgery is available, with opportunities to expand surgical skills. The clinic is open Monday through Friday and closed on weekends.

The position offers mentorship, professional development, operational support, and a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation includes a competitive annual salary and production bonus, along with a long-term incentive cash program based on production and no negative accrual. Relocation assistance is available. The role is based in the Cisco and Eastland area, a rural Texas community with access to outdoor recreation and larger cities.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas.
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and client-education skills.
• Interest in mixed-animal medicine is a plus; mixed-animal experience is not required.
• Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in mixed-animal medicine.
• Mixed-animal experience.
• Interest in expanding experience from small-animal medicine into large-animal medicine.
• Interest in developing surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for companion animals, livestock, equine, and other species, according to the veterinarian’s interests and developing caseload.
• Perform or participate in wellness and sick care, surgery, dentistry, urgent and emergency care, large-animal medicine, livestock care, and herd health.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through compassionate, client-centered care and client education.
• Collaborate with fellow doctors, veterinary technicians, and clinic staff while practicing independently as appropriate.
• Continue developing veterinary skills, including opportunities to expand surgical capabilities and experience with additional species.

Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive annual salary and production bonus.
• DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program with annual production-based bonuses.
• No negative accrual.
• Transparent production metrics and operational support.
• Generous continuing education allowance.
• Paid licenses and professional dues.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance available.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree