Emergency Veterinarian
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Job Description
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (SLVS) is ready to welcome more internship trained or experienced emergency doctors to join our premier multi-disciplinary hospital. New Grads are also welcome!
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, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Imaging. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.
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 Welcome Bonus Flexible Schedules: 3-day per week schedule NO non-compete agreement Professional Development: 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
Provide high-level emergency and specialty veterinary care within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting. Participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and collaborative patient management.
Requirements
The position is open to internship-trained or experienced emergency doctors, as well as new graduates. Candidates must be eligible for Texas state veterinary licensing.
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Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 306 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Texas | 25 active | 309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 17% offer loan repayment397 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 504 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −5.3% 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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