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Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP) is seeking a full-time Associate DVM for Syler Veterinary Clinic located in beautiful Athens Texas. Syler Veterinary Clinic is co-owned by Dr. Syler and Associated Veterinary Partners. 

This role will become Medical Director including Equity Partnership.

Sign on Bonus and Relocation available for candidates.

We want our clinicians to have a say in their future; for this reason, the compensation for this role can be structured as ProSal (without negative accrual) or salary, to the preference of the applicant. Compensation will be reviewed at least annually to ensure that appropriate adjustments are made to base compensation to reflect any increases in productivity.

The medical director at Syler has over 30 years of clinical experience and is an eager mentor in both medicine and surgery. The applicant will be expected to work some shifts that do not overlap with the lead clinician's schedule, but any critical/urgent cases that the applicant is not comfortable managing can be referred to local ER/specialty.

Syler Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve the Palestine, Cedar Creek Lake, Murchison, and surrounding areas since 1963. The team provides the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. Athens has the charm of a small southern town while still retaining many of the qualities of a larger city. With Dallas and Tyler only a short drive away, we’re the perfect spot to live, work, and play for those who want the benefits of a smaller city, but easy access to larger metro areas.

From the great outdoors to burgers and brews, Athens has fun for the whole family.

With a variety of family-friendly destinations like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Henderson County Regional Fair Park Complex and more, you’re sure to embark on an activity that will satisfy the entire family!

Wine and craft beer lovers will enjoy 4 local wineries in and around Athens and a new craft brewery in the heart of downtown Athens. Downtown Athens offers shopping, art galleries, the Henderson County Historical Museum, farmers market, and more. Check out our local, cultural resources and plan your weekend stay with family and friends

Why become an MVP with AVP?

AVP is a vet-founded and vet-operated practice group that wants to make it easier for veterinarians and their teams to practice gold standard medicine with full clinical autonomy.

We enable veterinarians and their teams to focus on caring for their patients while also caring for themselves. Therefore, we are a proud sponsor of not One More Vet (NOMV), putting wellness first.

AVP has chosen to not be "private equity" backed, and it shows. We believe that veterinary healthcare workers deserve personally, professionally, and financially rewarding careers and we are committed to being the employer of choice in veterinary medicine.

We value good medicine over profits, knowing that if we practice good medicine and client communication that our clinics will thrive. 

Providing a great work environment and a healthy work-life balance is a top priority.

Perfect opportunity for an emerging Veterinarian, who is potentially interested in a future leadership role and equity in the practice. 

If you'd like to get a better sense of who we are at AVP, check out our blog by visiting https://www.associatedveterinary.com/blog

Who is the MVP at AVP? YOU ARE!

This MVP will become a part of the practice leadership that prioritizes a fulfilling, healthy and balanced work environment, and is passionate about veterinary medicine.

Minimum of 2 years practicing in a small-animal clinic preferred. Perfect opportunity for an emerging Veterinarian. AVP is looking for an entrepreneurial leader for future equity partnership in the clinic.  

AVP wants our veterinarians to practice the best medicine they can, and in their style. Our DVMs practice good medicine and deliver quality patient care as our top priority. AVP does not dictate quotas, instead will encourage collaboration. We will provide you with all the tools, equipment, resources, training, support, and staff you need to do so. 

Get out of the corporate grind and enjoy the job of your dreams.

AVP values our MVPs.

We'll provide a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, requiring only 35-40 total hours per week including non-clinical duties. 

No on-call required, as all after-hours emergencies are referred to local ERs.

Our compensation and benefits package are very competitive, 

with possible signing and retention bonuses. 

Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are shared.

• Sign On Bonus                                             • Relocation Provided 

• Retirement options                                      • $2,000 CE Reimbursement annually 

• DEA License fee                                             • PLIT Coverage

• VIN Membership                                           • 2 weeks PTO your first year  

• Local & State Memberships/License.           • AVMA Membership

• Discounts on personal pet care                     • Guaranteed Full Clinical Autonomy 

AVP seeks veterinarians who strive to constantly learn and perfect their capabilities both professionally and personally and value and respect all team members.