Urgent Care Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130K
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Job Description
High-Impact Medicine. Better Work-Life Balance.
At PawDoc, we are reimagining veterinary care to be more accessible, transparent, and stress-free for every pet family. By combining high-quality medicine with a concierge-style experience, we make it easier for pet parents to get the care their pets need, without the anxiety or uncertainty.
PawDoc Surgery and Dental in Katy, Texas is looking to add Urgent Care to their service offerings. Our goal is to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering non-life-threatening urgent care for pets in need.
Our client-centric approach is designed around convenience and connection. From pre-visit digital onboarding to real-time SMS updates, we keep pet owners informed and engaged every step of the way. Our reception-less, open lobby ensures every client and pet is personally welcomed, while our team takes time to sit down with clients, review care plans, build trust, and take care of pets.
At PawDoc, every detail, from warm greetings to thoughtful pick-up experiences, is intentional. We’re not just providing veterinary services; we’re creating a personalized partnership in care that puts the human-animal bond at the center of everything we do.
We understand the friction in veterinary medicine. That's why we work to combat compassion fatigue and burnout, focusing on collaboration, creativity, and wellness to support your career and personal goals. No early mornings, late nights, or overnight shifts, because your personal well-being is just as important as the care you provide.
Our compensation package includes starting base salary of $130,000, along with sign-on and relocation bonuses available. We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company contribution, PTO, generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more.
Located just west of Houston, Katy, Texas offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Known for its top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent dining and shopping, and abundant parks and outdoor recreation, Katy is a welcoming community with something for everyone.
With easy access to Houston's world-class entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions, you'll enjoy a high quality of life while living in one of the fastest-growing and most desirable communities in Southeast Texas.
PawDoc is part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned organization dedicated to supporting local hospitals while allowing them to maintain their unique culture. Our commitment extends beyond our hospitals. To learn more about Lakefield or how we give back to our communities, including our partnership with WorldVets, click here: Giving Back - Lakefield Vet
To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please email Joe Rusk at joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com. [joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com]
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent care and advanced medicine in a collaborative environment. Manage interesting cases and perform surgeries while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Requirements
Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with an interest in urgent care, emergency medicine, or surgery. Requires strong communication skills and availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 96% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 101 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k | Urgent Care median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Texas | 22 active | 97 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 96% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 19% offer loan repayment370 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 437 in the last 30 days | 302 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Veterinarian at Paw Doc a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 101 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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