Parkwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to join our team!

What to Expect 

• Salary: $120,000-$160,000 + production (NO negative accrual!)
• Sign-on/Retention Bonus
• Schedule: open to full-time or part-time, flexible options

Address: 1301 W. Parkwood Ave Friendswood, Texas, 77546

Hours of Operation:

• Monday: 7:30am – 6:30pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
• Thursday: 7:30am – 6:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
• Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Sunday: Closed – 5:00pm to 6:00pm for Boarding Pet Pick-up Only

Are you looking to join a team that values growth and collaboration? We believe in enjoying what we do, building strong bonds with pets and their families, and fostering meaningful relationships with one another. Our supportive environment encourages each team member to explore their unique interests.

When you join our team, you’ll be supported both at work and at home with:

• Professional Development: We believe in continuous improvement as a cornerstone of our practice. Our comprehensive career development program includes regular, intentional meetings with colleagues and management, case-based learning opportunities, and partnerships with local spay/neuter initiatives to refine and expand surgical skills.
• A 4:1 staff-to-doctor ratio: At Parkwood Animal Hospital, we believe in intentional scheduling and staffing to ensure the highest quality of care. Our technicians are not just pet holders; they are valued and highly trained healthcare team members. We prioritize high-level communication and best medical practices with twice-daily rounds.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Our compensation model includes a competitive base salary, enhanced by production bonuses with no negative accrual, empowering our doctors with the flexibility to maximize their earnings.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement plans with matching IRA contributions. Additional perks include sign-on and retention bonuses, relocation assistance, pet care discounts, a uniform allowance, and continuing education (CE) support. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), cover your professional dues and licensing fees, and offer short-and long-term disability coverage.

About Parkwood Animal Hospital:

Parkwood Animal Hospital and Boarding has served the Friendswood, TX, area since 2009. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, critical care, and more.

Practice owner Dr. Helen Stehouwer associates Dr. Eileen Clark, Dr. Adam Mayorga, Dr. Julie Wickel, and Dr. Kristen French-Kim, combined with our staff, have extensive experience in day and emergency practices.

Our modern, 5,000+ sq. ft. facility features six exam rooms and is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, including digital and dental radiography, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and surgical and therapeutic lasers. A recent remodel added a state-of-the-art dental suite and expanded workspaces for our doctors, ensuring the best environment for delivering top-notch care. Parkwood Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology (Therapeutic laser, surgical laser, ultrasound, online pharmacy, dental radiology, and digital radiology) and, above all, remembers that all pets and clients need to be treated with compassion in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

At Parkwood, we value bonding with clients and their pets, concentrating on health, wellness, and client education. Our professional atmosphere encourages collaboration among doctors and support staff, and building on these relationships creates a culture of support and excellent client and patient care.

Take a Tour here!

Friendswood, TX:

Friendswood, Texas, is a charming city in the Houston metropolitan area, about 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston and roughly 15 miles northwest of Galveston Bay. It straddles both Galveston and Harris counties. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Friendswood offers a blend of suburban tranquility with easy access to the bustling amenities of nearby Houston.

Our ideal candidate: is a team player who is excited to learn and grow with us – curiosity is a must! Has a great sense of humor – because we love to have fun while we work!

We’d love to chat with you about our clinic and the community we serve. Connect with us today—we can’t wait to meet you!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

About Parkwood Animal Hospital

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and foster lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.

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