Veterinarian

Are you ready to take the reins of a thriving, collaborative, and well-respected veterinary hospital in one of Texas' most desirable locations? Buttercup Veterinary Hospital, located in beautiful Cedar Park, just outside Austin, is searching for a lead veterinarian to guide our passionate team and elevate the exceptional care we're known for.

At Buttercup, leadership means more than a title. Here, you'll step into a supportive, team-driven culture where collaboration is the norm and professional growth is a priority. We believe that when our doctors are supported, both professionally and personally, amazing things happen—for our patients, our clients, and our team.

You'll be leading a hospital that's equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray, therapy laser, electrocautery, in-house labs, and more. And with a 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio and two licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) on staff, you'll never practice alone.

• Be the clinical leader and mentor for our doctor team, supporting their continued growth and high-quality patient care.

• Collaborate with our experienced hospital manager to drive strong financial performance and operational excellence.

• Guide clients through diagnostics, treatment plans, and preventive care with compassion and clarity.

• Champion a culture of respect, teamwork, and outstanding medical standards.

Cedar Park is a vibrant, family-friendly suburb of Austin with the perfect blend of city access and natural beauty. Just 17 miles from downtown and minutes from Lake Travis, Cedar Park offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, top-notch dining, and 31 miles of nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Plus, you'll enjoy proximity to the Texas Hill Country and the cultural heartbeat of Austin.

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It's important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Description

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

Your Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians

Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.

Lead DVM Foundations
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.