Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Riverside Veterinary Clinic

Serving the Corpus Christi community since 1976, Riverside is a well-established companion animal hospital offering preventive and internal medicine, dentistry, oncology, senior care, and surgical services, including cruciate procedures. Pay Range $140,000—$195,000 USD At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible.

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Lifestyle scheduling with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140K–$195K + production | Sign-on bonus up to $125K 

Position Overview 

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Riverside Veterinary Clinic. You'll practice alongside an experienced team in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

Serving the Corpus Christi community since 1976, Riverside is a well-established companion animal hospital offering preventive and internal medicine, dentistry, oncology, senior care, and surgical services, including cruciate procedures. Digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory and pharmacy support a broad and rewarding clinical caseload. 

This is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of this care center, bringing your clinical perspective, building strong patient and client relationships, and influencing the medical culture. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You'll Love Working Here 

Riverside offers the clinical capabilities of a well-equipped hospital, the relationships of a long-standing community practice, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Here, you'll find: 

• Nearly 50 years of history serving Corpus Christi pets and the families who love them 
• Strong support staffing, with at least three technicians per Doctor, including credentialed technicians 
• Modern, well-equipped facility: Digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, and access to 24-hour emergency and specialty care nearby 
• A broad case mix that includes dentistry, internal medicine, oncology, senior care, and surgery 
• Excellent mentorship available – work with seasoned doctors who love to teach and collaborate 
• Generous CE allowance and support for pursuing individual interests and specializations 

Located on the Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers life by the water, year-round outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Texas State Aquarium, botanical gardens, and USS Lexington.

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Riverside offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments 
• No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations 

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members. 

What Else We Offer 

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140,000-$195,000  
• Production opportunity with no negative accrual option 
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $125,000 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team member pet discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact JP Garcia at

jgarcia@petvetcarecenters.com

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Key Responsibilities 

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups 
• Client communication and education 
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery 
• Maintaining accurate medical records 
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols 
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency 
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations 
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge 
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld 
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 

Qualifications (Required) 

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university 
• Current State Veterinary License 
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained 
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice 
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. 
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. 
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff. 
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work. 
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) 

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital. 
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff. 
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback. 
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice. 
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients. 
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others. 

Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek) 

$140,000-$195,000 USD 

About PetVet Care Centers 

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. 

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.