Description
Garden Oaks Veterinary Center – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together
(Houston, TX)
Position: Associate Veterinarian with the potential to transition into the Lead Veterinarian role
At Garden Oaks Veterinary Center, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Houston community. For years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team member matters.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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
Learn More: https://gardenoaksvet.com/
Life in Houston, Texas
Living in Houston, Texas, offers the perfect blend of big-city energy and Southern charm, making it an incredible place to call home. The city is known for its diverse culture, thriving food scene, and affordable cost of living compared to many other major metropolitan areas. Houston is also home to world-class medical facilities, top universities, and a booming job market across industries like energy, healthcare, and technology. With its vibrant arts community, professional sports teams, and countless events and festivals year-round, there’s always something to do. Plus, Houston’s proximity to the Gulf Coast provides easy access to weekend getaways, while its warm climate allows residents to enjoy outdoor activities nearly all year long.
Garden Oaks Veterinary Center + CVP Difference
Garden Oaks Veterinary Center is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.
- Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
- Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
- Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
- Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
- Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
Sound Like Your Kind of Place?
Let’s talk! We’d love to get to know you and share what makes Garden Oaks Veterinary Center a special place to grow your career.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
