Owner/Partner Veterinarian

Lead Veterinary Partner & Owner – CityVet Buda (Greater Austin)
Location: Buda, TX (Greater Austin)
Compensation: $220,000–$300,000+, plus equity ownership
Relocation assistance available
Build the practice you've always imagined, faster
What would your practice look like if you could design it from day one: the medicine, the team, the culture, the way clients feel when they walk through the door?
CityVet is opening a brand-new clinic in Buda, a fast-growing community just south of Austin that's full of young families, new neighborhoods and pets who need a great veterinarian. The real estate is already secured, so you skip the longest, most uncertain part of opening a practice and get to the part that matters: building your team and caring for patients.
This is a true ownership opportunity. You'll hold equity in the practice you build, and CityVet will be behind you every step of the way.
A head start most new clinics don't get
For most new practices, finding and securing the right location can take many months before any other work begins. In Buda, that step is already done.
Location secured: no site search, no lease negotiation and no waiting
A faster path to opening day: you can move quickly into design, build-out and hiring
Seeing patients sooner: this means earning sooner and building equity sooner
You'll still shape the clinic's design and how it runs. You just get to start well ahead of where most new owners begin.
What you'll do
Shape the clinic from the start. Work with our team on the clinic's design, equipment, services and opening plans, so the clinic reflects how you want to practice.
Set the medical standard. Define the standards of care and the practice philosophy. You'll have full clinical autonomy, with no quotas and no rigid corporate protocols.
Hire and build your team. Choose the people you'll work beside, with the help of our recruiting team, and create a culture you're proud of.
Become part of the community. Build relationships with Buda families, local rescues and shelters, and grow a client base that's loyal to you.
Lead as an owner. Make the decisions that drive your practice's success, and share directly in the value you create.
True ownership, real equity
This isn't a title with "partner" attached. As Lead Veterinary Partner, you'll own equity in CityVet Buda. That means:
A real stake in what you build. As the practice grows, so does your ownership value.
Long-term wealth. You build equity in a business, not just a paycheck.
An owner's voice. You'll have real authority over the direction of your practice.
Without the usual startup risk. You don't need to finance construction or build back-office systems alone. CityVet brings the capital, infrastructure and experience of opening clinics.
We'll go through the full ownership structure with you openly and early in the conversation.
Support behind you
Starting a practice on your own can mean years of stress outside the exam room. With CityVet, you get a team of experts who've done this before:
Real estate and build-out: design and construction management
Business operations: HR, payroll, finance, procurement and vendor management
Growth: recruiting, marketing and a grand-opening launch plan
Technology and legal: IT systems and legal support
Leadership development: business coaching and mentorship from veterinarians who've built their own CityVet practices
You focus on medicine and leadership. We'll help with the rest.
About CityVet
CityVet has been founded and led by veterinarians for more than 25 years. We're proud to be:
Certified Great Place to Work™ three years in a row
Ranked #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries
Recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Health Care™
Rated 4.8 stars on Google, from more than 10,000 reviews
Our C.A.R.E. values:
Culture: A supportive workplace where everyone feels valued
Advancement: Mentorship and real pathways to ownership
Relationships: Strong connections with our teams and communities
Excellence: High-quality care, every visit
Compensation & benefits
$220,000–$300,000+ with unlimited earning potential
Equity ownership in your practice
Up to 28% production commission, with no negative accrual
Relocation assistance
401(k) with a 4% employer match
Student debt support and financial planning resources
Generous PTO and paid parental leave
Free virtual urgent care for full-time employees and their families
Comprehensive mental health benefits
Leadership development and business coaching
What we're looking for
DVM/VMD or equivalent, licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure
3+ years of small animal experience
An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to build something of your own
Leadership or mentorship experience, or a strong desire to grow into it
Someone who wants to own outcomes, not just appointments
Ready to build?
Because the location is already in place, this opportunity is moving quickly, and we're interviewing now. If you've been waiting for the right moment to own your practice, this is it. Apply below, or reach out to Dr. Alissa Edoff Alissa.edoff@cityvet.com for a confidential conversation.
Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Click these video links to learn more!
Advice to Future Owners at CityVet:
https://youtu.be/v6Vgaqu6_4U?si=kc1_JL47OXL72Ftt
Why Work at CityVet?
https://youtu.be/zkA30L1bO6E?si=cJaphR08kQax0gYF
Owner vs Associate Differences at CityVet
https://youtu.be/zXDwwkFRnEE?si=GwpG-H9s3Q6OZKlx
Ready to Own Your Future?
Join a team of supportive peers, compassionate leaders, and dedicated veterinary professionals who believe pets make the world better and who build practices that reflect that belief.
Become a CityVet Owner/Partner and create a career rich in purpose, freedom, and lasting wealth.
Let’s build your practice together.
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