Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists | Houston, TX

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a residency-trained or board-certified Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy, well-established Surgery Department in Houston, Texas. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with a large, highly skilled team in one of the nation's leading specialty hospitals.


About GCVS

Founded in 1988, GCVS has been a trusted leader in specialty and emergency veterinary medicine for more than three decades. Our Houston hospital is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country, home to 60+ veterinarians and supported by 300+ experienced, dedicated team members. In fall 2025, we expanded to a second location in Webster, TX, reflecting our continued growth and commitment to meeting the needs of our community.


The Surgery Team & Collaborative Culture

You'll be joining a robust and high-volume surgery service within a hospital known for its deeply collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Our specialists work closely across services, creating an environment where complex cases are managed thoughtfully, communication is seamless, and patient care is truly team-driven.


Why Surgeons Choose GCVS

• A well-established surgery department with strong referral relationships
• A diverse, highly collaborative group of specialists across multiple disciplines
• Advanced technology and resources to support complex surgical cases
• A culture grounded in respect, innovation, and shared expertise
• The opportunity to practice at the top of your license while contributing to the advancement of veterinary medicine

Our Mission

We partner with the veterinary community to deliver world-class specialty care while advancing veterinary medicine through innovation, education, and compassion. At GCVS, expertise and empathy go hand in hand-both for our patients and for the people who care for them.


Why Houston?

Houston offers the best of both worlds: the energy of a major metropolitan city with a cost of living that remains approachable. Known for its exceptional food scene, cultural diversity, and professional sports, Houston is also home to thriving arts, music, and museum districts. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a major international airport, and no state income tax, the city provides an ideal setting to build a long-term career while enjoying a full life outside the hospital.

Ready to start your journey with GCVS? Please send your CV to Amanda Schultz, Talent Acquisition Partner, at View email address on click.appcast.io 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.