Emergency Veterinarian
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Job Description
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (SLVS) is ready to welcome more internship trained or experienced emergency doctors to join our premier multi-disciplinary hospital. New Grads are also welcome!
Since 2007, SLVS has been a pillar of the South Texas veterinary community, providing high-level referral and emergency services within our 19,000-square-foot facility. 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, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Imaging. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.
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: 3-day per week schedule NO non-compete agreement 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 high-level emergency veterinary services within a multi-disciplinary hospital environment. Participate in daily clinical rounds to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring and collaborative patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be internship-trained or experienced emergency doctors, though new graduates are also welcome to apply. Applicants must hold appropriate veterinary licensing for the state of Texas.
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Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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