Veterinarian - Lubbock TX

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Kingsgate Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital proudly serving the pets of Lubbock, Wolforth, Shallowater, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care to all our patients, and to educating our clients on the health of their pets.

Our tenured staff is comprised of highly trained and experienced veterinary professionals. We are proud to say that our entire staff is Fear Free certified and AAFP Cat Friendly certified. We also work closely with our local Second Chance Dog Rescue and Kat’s Alley Cats.

Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is the perfect opportunity for a new graduate to be successful under the mentorship and guidance of our high energy and fun-loving team. We do see the occasional pocket pet, and are open to welcoming a veterinarian who wants to expand on that practice. We prioritize work-life balance and do not require any on call hours, and are closed on the weekends for you to enjoy time with your family and friends.

Home to world-renowned artists, iconic musicians, state-of-the-art theaters, award-winning wineries and breweries, and a diverse selection of cuisine, Lubbock, Texas holds an unexpected find around every corner.

Best known as the friendly hometown of Texas Tech University, Lubbock boasts a captivating West Texas charm and a way of life that is deeply rooted in tradition and agriculture. Lubbock grows 90 percent of all Texas wine grapes and nearly half of the nation’s cotton.

Thanks to its thriving and increasingly diverse art and culture scene, Lubbock has something to offer everyone.

We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues reimbursement, liability coverage, mentorship and so much more.

We would love to tell you more. Get in touch by applying today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. Educate clients on the health and well-being of their pets.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates should be dedicated to high-quality patient care and client communication.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careFear Free certificationAAFP Cat Friendly certificationClient educationPocket pet careCompassionate care

General Veterinary Practice Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,356 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Texas317 active4,419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Veterinarian pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,356 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Lubbock TX at Kingsgate Animal Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,356 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
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<$135k
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$135k
0
$150k-165k
2
$165k-180k
3
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 9 employers
Sign-on bonus
90%
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
40%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

VBPD Veterinarian

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Kingsgate Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Lubbock, Texas

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE allowance
Vacation
Dues reimbursement
Liability coverage

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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