Veterinary Neurologist
Compensation
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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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in Texas | 401 active | 4,492 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 84% 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) · 16% offer loan repayment401 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | −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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