Cactus Vet Clinic is a community-focused mixed animal practice located in the rural town of St. Jo, Texas. The clinic has a long history of serving local families, ranchers, and livestock producers, providing care for both companion animals and large animals with a strong equine component.
We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys the relationships that come with rural practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a small-town environment where they can build lasting client connections, practice a wide variety of medicine, and play an active role in growing the practice. The clinic has a traditional, small-town feel, making it an ideal fit for a veterinarian who values practical medicine, independence, and community involvement.
Position Highlights
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available
- Mixed animal caseload with strong equine potential
- Opportunity to become a trusted veterinarian within the local community
- Collaborative support from an experienced team while maintaining autonomy in day-to-day practice
- Opportunity to help grow and shape a well-established rural practice
About St. Jo, Texas
Nestled in the North Texas Hill Country near the Oklahoma border, St. Jo is known for its rich ranching heritage, scenic countryside, and welcoming small-town atmosphere. Home to just under 1,000 residents, the community offers a relaxed rural lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of larger cities such as the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. With local wineries, historic downtown shops, outdoor recreation, and a strong agricultural community, St. Jo is an ideal place for veterinarians who appreciate country living and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
