Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist (DACVD)

West Texas Veterinary Specialists; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Veterinary Specialists in Lubbock, Texas, seeks a board-certified veterinary dermatologist (DACVD) to build and lead a new outpatient dermatology service. The position offers autonomy to design equipment, workflow, and staffing within a referral-focused practice.

We value long-term relationships with referring veterinarians, a client-centered approach, and potential ownership pathways for the right candidate as the service grows in a historically underserved region.

Qualifications

• DACVD board certification is required.
• Interest in developing and leading a new dermatology service.
• WTVS offers autonomy to shape equipment, workflow, and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new dermatology service at the Lubbock outpatient center.
• Shape equipment, workflow, scheduling, and staffing for the dermatology service.
• Develop long-term relationships with referring veterinarians.
• Explore ownership pathways for the right candidate as the service grows.

Skills

Leadership

Dermatology expertise

Strategic planning

Independent ownership mindset

Education

Board-certified veterinary dermatologist (DACVD)

Job description

West Texas Veterinary Specialists | Lubbock, Texas

Full-time | Part-time | Locum

Build and Lead Your Own Dermatology Service

Veterinary Dermatologist (DACVD)

West Texas Veterinary Specialists (WTVS) is seeking a board-certified veterinary dermatologist (DACVD) to build and lead a dermatology service at our new outpatient specialty referral center opening in early 2027 in Lubbock, Texas.

WTVS is an independently owned, referral-only specialty practice created to bring advanced veterinary specialty care to an underserved region of more than 1.4 million people across West Texas and the surrounding region.

This is a unique opportunity to establish a dermatology service in a region with significant unmet demand—with the infrastructure, referral relationships, and autonomy to build the service the way you believe it should be practiced.

Why WTVS?

Build Your Own Service

Rather than stepping into someone else's established program, you'll have the opportunity to shape the dermatology service from the beginning. We want our dermatologist to have meaningful input into equipment, workflow, scheduling, staffing, and how the service operates.

Established Referral Network

WTVS already serves over 150 referring veterinarians throughout West Texas and the surrounding region, including the South Plains, Texas Panhandle, Permian Basin, Big Country, Eastern New Mexico, and beyond.

A Genuinely Underserved Market

Our service area includes more than 1.4 million people with limited access to veterinary specialty care. The opportunity exists to build a strong dermatology referral service while filling a significant need for veterinarians and pet owners throughout the region.

Specialty Medicine Without the ER Burden

WTVS is an outpatient, referral-only specialty center. We do not accept walk-ins or non-approved emergencies.

Work-Life Balance

We envision a 3–4 day clinical workweek, with flexibility if desired.

Independent Ownership

WTVS is veterinarian-owned and independently operated — not part of a large hospital system. Our goal is to create an environment where specialists have meaningful input into how they practice medicine and how their individual services develop.

Opportunity for Ownership

For the right long-term candidate, we are open to discussing a pathway to ownership and a meaningful role in the future growth of WTVS.

The New Specialty Center

Our new Lubbock specialty referral center is being designed specifically for advanced specialty and procedural care and will include:

• 64-slice helical CT
• Ultrasound and echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• Laparoscopy
• Digital radiography
• Dedicated procedural and surgical capabilities

Dermatology-specific equipment and workspace will be developed in collaboration with the dermatologist joining the practice.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a board-certified veterinary dermatologist (DACVD) who wants more than simply another associate position.

The ideal candidate is interested in developing a high-quality dermatology service, establishing long-term relationships with referring veterinarians, and having meaningful input into how their service grows.

We welcome experienced dermatologists at any stage of their career who are interested in helping build something new.

DACVD board certification is required.

Full-time, part-time, and locum arrangements are welcome.

About Lubbock

Lubbock is the regional hub of West Texas and home to Texas Tech University. The city offers a relatively low cost of living, short commutes, excellent schools, and the amenities of a growing metropolitan area while serving as the medical, educational, and commercial center for a large surrounding region.

Interested? If you're interested in practicing veterinary dermatology with the opportunity to build and lead your own service rather than simply step into an existing one, we'd love to talk.

Apply through LinkedIn or contact us directly to begin a confidential conversation.

West Texas Veterinary Specialists

Lubbock, Texas

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