Urgent Care Veterinarian
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Job Description
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists (SLVS) is looking for Urgent Care doctors 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-squrae-foot facility.
The service will be by appointment with Walk-ins Welcome and is for those non-emergent cases who require “sooner rather than later” care. Our urgent care facility is attached to our Specialty Hospital, so you’ll always have additional support when you need it.
Strong General practice or Urgent Care experience is ideal, but emergency and specialty experience is not necessary. 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. Equipment includes: Samsung V7, 128-slice Siemens Cannon CT, 1.5T Phillips MRI on-site a Genoray ZEN7000 C-arm.
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 Welcome Bonus Flexible Schedules: Option for a 3-day per week schedule No non-compete Professional Development: 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
Provide urgent care veterinary services for non-emergent cases that require timely attention. Participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and support within a multi-disciplinary hospital environment.
Requirements
Strong general practice or urgent care experience is ideal for this position. Candidates must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care 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 Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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