Urgent Care Veterinarian - PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center
Listed compensation
$130K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
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High-Impact Medicine. Better Work-Life Balance.
At PawDoc, we are reimagining veterinary care to be more accessible,
transparent, and stress-free for every pet family. By combining high-quality
medicine with a concierge-style experience, we make it easier for pet parents to
get the care their pets need, without the anxiety or uncertainty. PawDoc Surgery
and Dental in Katy, Texas is looking to add Urgent Care to their service
offerings. Our goal is to bridge the gap between general practice and
emergency/overnight care, offering non-life-threatening urgent care for pets in
need.
Our client-centric approach is designed around convenience and connection. From
pre-visit digital onboarding to real-time SMS updates, we keep pet owners
informed and engaged every step of the way. Our reception-less, open lobby
ensures every client and pet is personally welcomed, while our team takes time
to sit down with clients, review care plans, build trust, and take care of pets.
At PawDoc, every detail, from warm greetings to thoughtful pick-up experiences,
is intentional. We’re not just providing veterinary services; we’re creating a
personalized partnership in care that puts the human-animal bond at the center
of everything we do.
We understand the friction in veterinary medicine. That's why we work to combat
compassion fatigue and burnout, focusing on collaboration, creativity, and
wellness to support your career and personal goals. No early mornings, late
nights, or overnight shifts, because your personal well-being is just as
important as the care you provide.
Our compensation package includes starting base salary of $130,000, along with
sign-on and relocation bonuses available. We offer a great benefits package
including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health
savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company
contribution, PTO, generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted,
reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more.
Located just west of Houston, Katy, Texas offers the perfect blend of small-town
charm and big-city convenience. Known for its top-rated schools, family-friendly
neighborhoods, excellent dining and shopping, and abundant parks and outdoor
recreation, Katy is a welcoming community with something for everyone. With easy
access to Houston's world-class entertainment, professional sports, and cultural
attractions, you'll enjoy a high quality of life while living in one of the
fastest-growing and most desirable communities in Southeast Texas.
PawDoc is part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned organization
dedicated to supporting local hospitals while allowing them to maintain their
unique culture. Our commitment extends beyond our hospitals. To learn more about
Lakefield or how we give back to our communities, including our partnership with
WorldVets, click here: Giving Back - Lakefield Vet
[https://lakefieldvet.com/our-story/giving-back/]
To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please email Joe Rusk at
joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com. [joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com]
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent care and advanced medicine in a collaborative environment. Work up interesting cases and manage patient care while coordinating with technical staff and local specialists.
Requirements
Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with an interest in urgent care, surgery, or advanced case management. Requires strong communication skills and availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Veterinarian - PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center at Lakefield Veterinary Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 87 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Urgent Care Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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