Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists, Austin, TX
Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists, Austin, TX
Build the ophthalmology service you’ve always wanted! Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists (VCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained veterinary ophthalmologist to launch and lead a new ophthalmology service within our growing specialty and emergency hospital in Bee Cave, Texas just outside Austin. If you have ever thought, “If I could build a service my way, this is how I’d do it,” this role was created with that in mind.
We are looking for a clinician who wants:
- The ability to shape a service from the ground up
- Influence over equipment purchases and workflow decisions
- Input in technician training and staffing structure
- Autonomy in how they practice medicine
- A collaborative specialty environment without the corporate structure
- Long-term growth potential in one of the fastest-growing referral markets in Texas
We are proud to be Austin’s only privately owned specialty and emergency hospital. Our doctors work alongside the decision-makers and have meaningful influence over how services are developed, supported, and grown. After a recent expansion, we are actively investing in specialty medicine and continuing to build a collaborative referral environment focused on exceptional patient care, strong client relationships, and long-term sustainability.
VCVS currently offers 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, and surgical and medical oncology services. You will work alongside experienced ER doctors and technicians, dedicated anesthesia and surgical support staff, collaborative specialty clinicians, and a rapidly growing referral network throughout Central Texas.
We recognize burnout is real in veterinary medicine. Our goal is to build a service that is both clinically rewarding and sustainable long term.
Highlights include:
- Flexible scheduling structure with 4-day work week
- Ability to help define appointment flow and surgery days
- Service dedicated technicians
- Collaborative support from ER for after-hours stabilization
- In-house full-time social worker
- Equity potential for the right candidate
Why Austin, Bee Cave and the Texas Hill Country?
- No State Income Tax
- Easy access to lakes, hiking and biking trails, and outdoor recreation
- Excellent food and live music
- Family-friendly communities
- Excellent schools
Our package includes:
- Competitive guaranteed base salary, no negative accrual
- Production-based bonus structure
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
- Relocation assistance up to $15,000
- $4,000 Annual CE allowance
- Professional dues/licensing coverage
- Uniform allowance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO + additional CE days
- Parental, pawrental, and pawreavement days
- Employee pet discounts
- In-house and external mental health and wellness resources
- LifeMart, Gold’s Gym, and ExpertVoice Discount Programs
Who We’re Looking For
- ACVO board-certified or residency-trained veterinary ophthalmologist
- Strong interest in building and shaping a growing service
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Passion for both high-quality medicine and client communication
- Interest in developing referral relationships within the community
Both experienced clinicians and upcoming residency graduates are encouraged to apply.
The Bottom Line, this role is ideal for someone who wants:
- Real influence
- Strong specialty support
- Clinical autonomy
- Growth potential
- Better work-life balance
- A chance to build something meaningful in a desirable market
If that sounds like the kind of next chapter you’re looking for, we’d love to have a conversation.