The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is supportive of our veterinary students interacting and developing relationships with colleagues regarding future professional employment opportunities. The SAVMA Practice Partners Program was developed to foster these interactions and relationships.

The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to equitably and consistently share information from SAVMA Practice Partners with the veterinary student body at the Texas A&M CVMBS.

Circle B Veterinary Hospital

What Lies Beyond the Paycheck?

It is no secret that as a profession we are short staffed and newly graduating veterinarians are highly sought after. For new grads who decide to go into clinics after graduation the biggest question they face should be:

Will I accept a position in a Veterinary Hospital that is owned by a corporation, privately owned, or will I open my own practice?

I remember as a veterinary student being inundated with corporations flaunting their benefits to our class. Therefore, to help you answer this question we felt, it was important to present some general benefits of working at a privately owned practice, since they tend to be underrepresented.

Sit back and read our top 7 reasons!

The owner of the practice, a.k.a. the decision maker, is a lot more accessible than the board of directors that may not even live in the same state.
The focus is on staff well-being and not just the bottom-line
The community bond is much stronger. This provides the opportunity to be active in your community and gain friendships, which leads to a healthier lifestyle.
The team member who decides when the staff needs a break, or a teambuilding activity, is there with you in the ups and downs of the day and not behind a desk in a corporate office
In private practice you have the freedom to practice medicine the way you want, to be creative and try new techniques.
When you need a new medication you can just ask the practice owner and most times have it ordered the same day for the patient.
Most private practices allow for more flexibility within your day-to-day schedule; if you need an appointment to be an hour instead of 30 minutes you can make that choice.

These are just a few of the many benefits of a private practice we have experienced in our time in the field. There are many more reasons why people chose one over the other. The ultimate answer is, what will make you happy at the end of the day and what will make you excited to get up and go into work the next day!

The good news is, no matter what you chose, you will learn a lot about the profession and yourself in that first year out of school. Good luck, you got this!

My Pet's Vet

Associate Veterinarian – San Antonio, TX
New Grad Friendly!

My Pet’s Vet, a growing small animal day practice in San Antonio, is looking for the right doctor to join our team.

My Pet’s Vet offers all the characteristics of a modern practice, including:

Full in-house lab suite, digital x-ray, electronic medical records, ultrasound, dental x-ray, and high-speed dental
Isolation Room
Our robust wellness plans promote a lifetime of health for our patients and increased client compliance for a greater opportunity to develop the doctor-client relationship
Coming soon! A 3000 sq ft facility expansion to include daycare, boarding and grooming with an outdoor play area.

Perfect opportunity for an outstanding new graduate who is looking to be mentored and establish themself in a fantastic practice with excellent support.

As a small group practice, we are flexible in meeting the needs of our doctors and can customize a compensation plan that values your contribution. Let’s talk about your needs and wants so we can structure an offer that what works for you:

Competitive bonuses up to $100,000
Salary plus profit sharing bonus
Flexible schedules
Fully paid health and dental benefits
Generous PTO
Student debt payment
Matching 401K
Unlimited required and approved growth CE
A budget of up to $1500/month for discretionary services including hardship cases especially when we can prevent a pet from being surrendered or economic euthanasia.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is:

Inspired daily by the care they provide pets and their families
Inspired by the up-lifting relationships they have with their co-workers through a shared mission of healthy pets and happy pet-parents; an
A culture of being a partner with our community by working with local shelters to help pets find forever-homes through hosting adoption days at our practice.

We are focused on supporting our doctors with a quality team (targeted 6:1 staff to doctor ratio). We work hard to create a pleasant work atmosphere and ensure that our staff is happy with a focus on work-life balance. Click here to hear from our doctors and team members about their experience being part of My Pet’s Vet.

To learn more about our practice and this position please click here.

Our new client growth confirms we are doing the right things the right way. Are you interested in joining the My Pet’s Vet family? If so, please email me, Scott Oppat, at scottoppat@mypetsvetgroup.com or call 503-330-4639.

Northern Veterinary Associates (NVA)

New Grads

All 2022 grads are eligible to participate in NVA’s industry-first mentorship program.

Meet the Texas Team

Meet our Texas recruiters in this intro video – they can help you find the perfect practice for you!

Externship Stipends of $1,500

All students (regardless of class year) can complete externships, and clinical year students are eligible for stipends of up to $1,500 for each externship completed at an NVA hospital. Click here for details on the stipend program.

Email Ashleigh.white@nva.com with questions about student opportunities.

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