Lead Veterinarian - Houston, Northwest Freeway

Emancipet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telehealth

Life AD&D

Relocation

401k

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Job summary

Emancipet in Houston is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to oversee clinical and operational excellence at the Northwest Freeway Clinic. You will lead a clinical team and partner with the Branch Manager to ensure high-quality care and smooth clinic operations.

The role requires a DVM, Texas licensure, and at least 5 years of clinical leadership. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $165,000 annually with comprehensive, company-paid benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• DVM degree is required.
• Texas licensure or ability to obtain licensure.
• DEA registration ability.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinically and operationally innovative team.
• Partner with a Branch Manager to oversee administrative aspects.
• Full-time position (5 days per week) with one day for leadership and admin tasks.
• Collaborate with Emancipet leadership to evolve the new clinic model and ensure quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DVM degree

Job description

More than a career, it’s a movement. Emancipet is the leading non-profit veterinary care provider in the United States, on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. Celebrating 26 years of delivering veterinary care to pets whose families cannot afford or access market sector care, we saw 260,000 visits in 2025 alone!

You are invited to come join the movement!

Position Overview

Join Emancipet as the Lead Veterinarian at our Northwest Freeway Clinic.

Best In Class Health Coverage for You and Your Entire Family at No Cost to You

The Benefit Package Includes

• Health Insurance- 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26. This is a PPO health insurance plan.
• Dental Insurance- 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26
• Vision Insurance- 100% Emancipet-paid for you and all children under 26
• Telehealth-100% Emancipet-paid Telehealth for your entire family: partner/spouse and all children under 26 (regardless of insurance status) that provides $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services
• Life AD&D 100% Emancipet-paid
• Voluntary Benefits- including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Identity Theft Plan 100% Emancipet paid
• Travel Plan 100% Emancipet paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for Pet Family Members- $324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet
• Certification and Licensing Support-Emancipet covers the cost of certifications and licensing required for positions.

Other Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off- 9 paid holidays. 120 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure), with the ability to roll over 40 each year. 30 hours for Continuing Education.
• Additional Pay-Earn $800 per additional clinical shift worked within a pay period.
• Uniform Allowance- $500 provided annually.
• Continuing Education Stipend- $2,000 stipend for classes, conferences, and related expenses.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program- This position qualifies for the program, with employment time counting towards qualifying years for loan forgiveness.
• 401k Plan- Employer matching: Emancipet matches half of your contribution up to 5% of your annual pay. Employees can participate from their first day at Emancipet.
• Relocation Program- Emancipet provides up to $3,000 for eligible moving expenses for this position.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain licensure.
• Ability to obtain a DEA registration.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinically and operationally innovative team.
• Partner with a Branch Manager to oversee administrative aspects.
• Full-time position (5 days per week) with one day dedicated to leadership and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate frequently with Emancipet leadership to evolve the new clinic model and ensure quality care.

Salary range: $140,000 - $165,000, dependent on experience and other qualifications

Clinic Location: Houston

Learn more about Emancipet and our movement by watching our short documentary: https://www.emancipet.org/documentary

Emancipet measures quality using the six domains of quality medicine: Safety, Efficacy, Efficiency, Patient-Centeredness, Equity, and Timeliness, and the Lead Veterinarian will be responsible for the quality of medicine practiced at Adams Avenue Clinic, as well as the comfort of all patients. The Lead Veterinarian serves as the professional and compassionate main point of contact for medical questions and concerns for the clients and staff while providing support and training and ensuring fidelity to our systems and standard operating procedures. As a key strategic player in fulfilling the short and long-term goals of Emancipet, the Lead Veterinarian will proactively reach out to and develop professional, friendly, and mutually beneficial relationships with area veterinarians, promoting the clinics and our mission within the veterinary community.

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Employment decisions at Emancipet are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are intentional in creating a diverse staff and leadership team, and work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all employees. You belong here!