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Paw Doc
Katy, Texas

Urgent Care Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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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
[https://lakefieldvet.com/our-story/giving-back/]

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please email Joe Rusk at
joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com. [joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com]

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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 MedicineVeterinary SurgeryCase ManagementDiagnosticsCollaborative MindsetClinical Growth

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 88 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Urgent Care Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Urgent Care (Veterinary)

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Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on and relocation bonuses
Health insurance (vision, medical, dental, HSA/FSA)
Life and disability insurance
401K with company contribution
PTO
Generous CE allowance with additional PTO
Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees