Job Description
General Practice Veterinarian
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Garland, Texas
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year
Country Brook Animal Hospital is seeking a General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) to join our growing small-animal veterinary team in Garland, TX If you are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality medicine and building lasting relationships with pets and their families, we would love to meet you.
For more than 30 years, Country Brook Animal Hospital has been a trusted veterinary resource for families in Garland and throughout the surrounding Dallas County communities. Our team provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, wellness, and lifelong patient care
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate looking for a supportive environment where you can continue developing your clinical skills while working alongside an experienced veterinary team.
Why Join Country Brook Animal Hospital?
At Country Brook, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great relationship between the veterinarian, the patient, the client, and the entire hospital team.
Our practice is built around:
- Compassionate, personalized patient care
- Strong veterinarian-client relationships
- Preventive medicine and lifelong wellness
- Thorough diagnostics and individualized treatment plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Clear, empathetic client communication
- Opportunities to develop clinical interests and professional skills
- A welcoming environment where both experienced veterinarians and new graduates can thrive
Our veterinary team includes doctors with interests and experience in preventive medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, soft-tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, and general small-animal medicine, creating opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
What We're Looking For:
As a General Practice Veterinarian at Country Brook Animal Hospital, you will provide high-quality medical care to dogs and cats throughout all stages of life.
Responsibilities may include:
- Performing comprehensive wellness and physical examinations
- Developing individualized preventive care plans
- Diagnosing and treating medical conditions
- Performing routine soft-tissue surgical procedures
- Providing general veterinary dentistry and oral health care
- Utilizing in-house diagnostics and other diagnostic tools
- Managing chronic and acute medical conditions
- Educating clients about preventive healthcare, nutrition, diagnostics, and treatment options
- Building long-term relationships with pet owners
- Providing compassionate care during urgent and unexpected medical situations
- Collaborating with veterinary technicians, assistants, client service representatives, and fellow veterinarians
- Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating treatment plans clearly
- Participating in continuing education and ongoing professional development
We are seeking a veterinarian who is confident, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to excellent patient care.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree
- Current Texas veterinary license or eligibility for Texas licensure
- Strong foundation in small-animal medicine
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative veterinary team
- Strong interest in preventive medicine and wellness
- Comfortable managing routine medical and surgical cases
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
What We Offer:
We offer a highly competitive leadership compensation package, including:
- Competitive Salary: ProSal with no Negative Accrual
- Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $20,000/year for 4 years
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $2,500 annually + paid CE days
- Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
- Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
- Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
- Professional development programs including:
- Global FAST ultrasound training
- Dental training with a board-certified dentist
- Leadership cohort programs
A Great Place to Practice Veterinary Medicine
Live and Work in Garland, TX
Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Garland, Texas, offers an appealing combination of suburban community, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the many amenities of the Dallas metroplex.
Garland is home to a diverse selection of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, trails, golf, and recreational opportunities. The city has 63 parks, along with access to the scenic Lake Ray Hubbard, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors before or after work. For veterinarians who enjoy an active lifestyle, Lake Ray Hubbard provides opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, watersports, and lakeside recreation Garland's Lake Ray Hubbard Greenbelt also offers wooded areas, lake views, fishing, and trails. And when you want the energy of a major city, Dallas is right next door, giving you access to professional sports, world-class dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, shopping, and countless career and lifestyle opportunities.
Country Brook Animal Hospital is conveniently located on Lavon Drive in Garland, serving pets and families from Garland as well as nearby communities including Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse, Richardson, Wylie, Plano, Dallas, and surrounding areas.
