Lead Veterinary Surgeon: Grow a Dynamic Surgical Service

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Webster (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & CE allowance

401(k) with employer contribution

Disability coverage

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Webster, TX, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our newly opened, state-of-the-art hospital. You will contribute to a growing surgical service and help shape caseload within a collaborative, well-resourced environment.

Our facility offers advanced imaging, a 24/7 ICU, and access to a network of specialists across Ethos/NVA, with opportunities to lead service development, mentor staff, and build referral relationships

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained veterinary surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical services including soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Collaborate with emergency clinicians, internists, and other specialists.
• Build and grow the surgical caseload within a growing service.

Education

ACVS board-certified or residency-trained

Job description

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists – NASA Parkway is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our newly opened, state-of-the-art hospital in Webster, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a Surgery service within a hospital that is already operational, building a strong referral base and developing a growing specialty caseload.

At NASA Parkway, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Our 21,000-square-foot hospital features two oversized operating rooms, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, a mobile Orthoscan C-arm, and advanced surgical equipment including Bovie and LigaSure devices. A dedicated 24/7 Emergency and Intensive Care service provides advanced monitoring and high-flow oxygen capabilities to support patients throughout the perioperative process.

As part of the broader GCVS network, NASA Parkway also benefits from close collaboration with the established GCVS hospital in Houston. This connection provides an additional layer of clinical support and collaboration, with access to a large network of specialists, including Anesthesiology and other advanced specialty services, as well as established referral relationships throughout the region.

Webster offers a relaxed, suburban setting just outside Houston with easy access to Clear Lake, Galveston, and the Gulf Coast. You’ll also be close to Houston’s world-class dining, professional sports, museums, arts, and entertainment, giving you the opportunity to enjoy both coastal living and big-city amenities.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

· Sign-on or relocation assistance

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· CE allowance and professional development support

· Paid time off

· Retirement savings options

· Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

· Establish and grow the Surgery service at NASA Parkway while developing a diverse and rewarding surgical caseload.

· Perform soft tissue and orthopedic procedures based on your interests, experience, and the needs of the growing referral base.

· Utilize advanced imaging and surgical technology, including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, Orthoscan C-arm, Bovie, and LigaSure.

· Work closely with Emergency, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, and other specialty services to provide comprehensive patient care.

· Collaborate with the broader GCVS network, including specialists at the Houston hospital, to support complex cases and expand clinical capabilities.

· Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region.

· Help identify opportunities to expand the Surgery service and develop areas of clinical interest.

· Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout the surgical process.

· Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

· DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

· Board Certification in Surgery or Residency Trained in Surgery.

· Strong surgical skills and clinical judgment with an interest in contributing to a growing service.

· Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

· A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

· A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.