Veterinary Neurologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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 services within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting. They will participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and collaborate with a team of specialists and ER colleagues.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Veterinary Neurologist capable of managing high-volume and high-complexity cases. They are expected to contribute to a collaborative culture and support the continuous skill improvement of the clinical and support staff.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Veterinary NeurologyMinimally Invasive SurgeryLaparoscopyArthroscopyCystoscopyCase management

Veterinary Neurology 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, 88% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All veterinarian listings in Texas401 active4,492 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 16% offer loan repayment401 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties)−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all veterinarians: too few Texas Veterinary Neurology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 7 employers
2
<$150k
2
$150k
5
$170k-190k
1
$200k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 7 employers
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Relocation assistance
45%

✓ This job: limited non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$220k
#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary with No Negative Accrual
Significant Welcome Bonus
Minimal Non-Compete Agreement
Paid Board Study Opportunity
Generous CE Allowance
Paid AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas State Licensing
Health Insurance with Employer-Paid Annual HSA Contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance

Living in Sugar Land

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Typical market rent
$1,997/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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