Veterinary Surgeon
Compensation
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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
Perform high-level surgical procedures, including soft tissue and orthopedic cases, within a multi-disciplinary specialty hospital. Participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and maintain excellence in patient care.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon capable of handling high-volume, high-complexity cases. Experience with advanced surgical instrumentation and minimally invasive techniques is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Surgery 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, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Texas | 379 active | 4,580 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 19% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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