Urgent Care Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient careTeam collaborationMedical excellence

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
77%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sugar Land

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary with No Negative Accrual
Welcome Bonus
Flexible Schedules: Option for a 3-day per week schedule
No Non-Compete
Generous CE Allowance
Full Licensing Coverage: Paid AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas State licensing
Health Insurance with employer-paid annual HSA contribution
Dental and Vision insurance