Urgent Care Veterinarian

Urgent Care Veterinarian Dr. Dave Nicol Veterinary Recruitment Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $160,000 - $200,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Continuing education credits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications Teamwork Medical documentation Surgery Veterinary medicine Animal care Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist Patient care Veterinary License Full Job Description Overview We are hiring an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our independently owned urgent care practice in Houston. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys: urgent care medicine surgery fast-paced workflow technician collaboration practical spectrum-of-care medicine We are not a corporate ER. Our practice focuses on accessible, high-quality urgent care for clients who need realistic options and competent medicine delivered efficiently and compassionately. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and triage urgent care and emergency cases Perform urgent soft tissue surgeries Manage hospitalized urgent care patients Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients Work collaboratively with experienced technicians Maintain accurate medical records and invoicing Prioritize efficiently in a high-volume environment Deliver practical spectrum-of-care medicine Support workflow and team culture What Success Looks Like Successful veterinarians in this role: handle urgent cases calmly and efficiently perform surgery confidently communicate well under pressure work collaboratively with technicians contribute positively to team culture stay organized and accountable believe accessible care and good medicine can coexist RequirementsRequired DVM or equivalent veterinary degree Texas veterinary license (or ability to obtain) Urgent care, ER, or strong GP experience Confidence with urgent soft tissue surgery Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Preferred Shelter medicine background High-volume surgery experience Spanish language skills Urgent care or ER experience Schedule Typically 3 x 12-hour shifts weekly Consecutive shifts preferred where possible Full-time preferred Compensation and Benefits $160,000-$200,000 salary DOE (FT Hours) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with employer match PTO CE allowance Licensing and professional dues covered Relocation support available Potential future profit-sharing or ownership discussions for long-term fit About the Practice Veterinary Urgent Care Houston was built to provide accessible, practical urgent care medicine for pets and families who may not have realistic access to large corporate ER systems.

We value:

strong clinical judgment surgery teamwork technician utilization compassionate communication practical problem solving Our team works hard, supports each other, and cares deeply about what we do. Who This Role Is For This role is a strong fit for veterinarians who: enjoy surgery and urgent care like fast-paced medicine value technician partnership prefer collaborative, independent practice environments believe spectrum-of-care medicine matters Who This Role Is Not For This role may not be the best fit for veterinarians who: prefer slow-paced GP environments dislike surgery need rigid protocols for every case are uncomfortable making independent decisions prefer heavily layered corporate systems How to Apply Please apply with: your resume/CV a short note about your background and what kind of veterinary medicine you want to practice Selected candidates will be invited for a working interview and a shadow shift to help ensure team fit.

Pay:

$160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person