Veterinary Surgeon

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (SLVS) is ready to welcome a second full-time Surgeon to join our premier multi-disciplinary hospital. Since 2007, SLVS has been a pillar of the South Texas veterinary community, providing high-level referral and emergency services within our 19,000-square-foot facility. At SLVS, we prioritize a culture of shared learning. Our clinical team holds daily rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and support for our clinicians. This commitment to growth extends to our support staff, who benefit from structured career paths and a drive for continuous skill improvement. We offer a forward-thinking environment where you can both advance your own skills and share your expertise with a dedicated team of specialists and skilled ER colleagues. We foster a collaborative, friendly, and supportive environment focused on maintaining a positive culture while striving for excellence in medicine. Our facility is designed for high-volume, high-complexity cases, supported by a highly skilled team of anesthesia-focused surgery technicians and a dedicated central sterile supply team.

  • 5 Fully Equipped Operating Rooms: Including a dedicated orthopedic OR and induction room.
  • Imaging Suite: 128-slice Siemens Cannon CT and 1.5T Phillips MRI on-site.
  • Interventional Radiology: Genoray ZEN7000 C-arm with electric rotating table and fluoroscopic suite.
  • Advanced Instrumentation: Standard soft tissue and orthopedic equipment including 3 Movora V-MBQ-70 drives, 2 Medtronic LigaSures, a T-1470 Touch Lite diode laser, and MicroAire micro sagittal saw, 3 Surgairtomes, 1 IMEXX linear and circular external fixator systems, VOI and standard plating systems, and TPLO/CBLO equipment.
  • Minimally Invasive Tools: Arthex surgical tower with laparoscopic, arthroscopic, and cystoscopic capabilities and Storz endoscopy tower with full respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal capabilities. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your lifestyle, your health, and your long-term career goals:
  • Financial & Work-Life Balance: ◦ Competitive Salary with No Negative Accrual. ◦ Significant Welcome Bonus. ◦ Flexible Schedules: Option for a 3-day per week schedule. ◦ Minimal non-compete agreement.
  • Professional Development: ◦ Paid Board Study opportunity. ◦ Generous CE allowance and Paid Time Off. ◦ Full Licensing Coverage: Paid AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas State licensing.
  • Health & Wellness: ◦ Health Insurance with employer-paid annual HSA contribution. ◦ Dental and Vision insurance. ◦ Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Future Planning: ◦ 401(k) with employer match. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Apply via email: Ashleigh Peters at apeters@lakefieldvet.com Check us out at: slvetspecialists.com

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Surgeon will perform high-level surgical procedures and provide referral and emergency services within a multi-disciplinary hospital. The role involves participating in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and maintaining excellence in medical care.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinary surgeons capable of handling high-volume and high-complexity cases. The role requires a commitment to collaborative teamwork and continuous professional skill improvement.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Veterinary surgeryOrthopedic surgerySoft tissue surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryLaparoscopyArthroscopyCystoscopyAnesthesia supportEmergency medicineReferral servicesSurgical instrumentation

Surgery Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
75% this job
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sugar Land

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary with No Negative Accrual
Significant Welcome Bonus
Flexible Schedules: Option for a 3-day per week schedule
Minimal non-compete agreement
Paid Board Study opportunity
Generous CE allowance and Paid Time Off
Full Licensing Coverage: Paid AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas State licensing
Health Insurance with employer-paid annual HSA contribution