Full Time Lead Veterinarian

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!
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
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
Voluntary Benefits- including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.
Travel Plan 100% Emancipet paid
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off - 9 paid holidays. Additional Pay -Earn $800 per additional clinical shift worked within a pay period.
~ Relocation Program - Emancipet provides up to $3,000 for eligible moving expenses for this position.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Ability to obtain a DEA registration.
Leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
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.

Clinic Location: Houston
Learn more about Emancipet and our movement by watching our short 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.