Veterinarian - Lubbock TX
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Kingsgate Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital proudly serving the pets of Lubbock, Wolforth, Shallowater, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care to all our patients, and to educating our clients on the health of their pets.
Our tenured staff is comprised of highly trained and experienced veterinary professionals. We are proud to say that our entire staff is Fear Free certified and AAFP Cat Friendly certified. We also work closely with our local Second Chance Dog Rescue and Kat’s Alley Cats.
Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is the perfect opportunity for a new graduate to be successful under the mentorship and guidance of our high energy and fun-loving team. We do see the occasional pocket pet, and are open to welcoming a veterinarian who wants to expand on that practice. We prioritize work-life balance and do not require any on call hours, and are closed on the weekends for you to enjoy time with your family and friends.
Home to world-renowned artists, iconic musicians, state-of-the-art theaters, award-winning wineries and breweries, and a diverse selection of cuisine, Lubbock, Texas holds an unexpected find around every corner.
Best known as the friendly hometown of Texas Tech University, Lubbock boasts a captivating West Texas charm and a way of life that is deeply rooted in tradition and agriculture. Lubbock grows 90 percent of all Texas wine grapes and nearly half of the nation’s cotton.
Thanks to its thriving and increasingly diverse art and culture scene, Lubbock has something to offer everyone.
We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues reimbursement, liability coverage, mentorship and so much more.
We would love to tell you more. Get in touch by applying today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care to small animal patients. Educate clients on the health and well-being of their pets.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates should be dedicated to high-quality patient care and client communication.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (46 salary observations; 620 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$145k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $140k median in Texas | $140k nationally (about the same)46 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 268 active | 3,325 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment381 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Lubbock TX at Vet Cor a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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