Veterinary Neurologist
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Job Description
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (SLVS) is ready to welcome another full-time Veterinary Neurologist 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 specialties include Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Critical Care, Oncology and Imaging. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.
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. 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. 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 Minimal non-compete agreement Professional Development: Paid Board Study opportunity Generous CE allowance 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 Neurologist will provide high-level referral and emergency neurology services within a multi-disciplinary hospital. They will participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and collaborate with a team of specialists and ER colleagues.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified veterinary neurologists capable of managing high-volume, high-complexity cases. The role requires a commitment to collaborative medicine and continuous skill improvement within a supportive team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinary Neurologist at Lakefield Veterinary Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,380 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Neurology Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% 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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