For many veterinarians, finding balance between purpose, growth, and personal well-being can feel out of reach. At Emancipet, our staff don’t have to choose, they can have all three.

Dr. Samantha Cook, Lead Veterinarian at our Houston Monroe Plaza clinic, knows this firsthand.

“I remember talking to my friend about their new job as a veterinarian; they talked about having less hours than I was doing with my current clinic with an overall better quality of life. 

She talked about how amazing the company is and the overall culture. I was amazed and knew that I would only be able to leave my current staff vet position for something with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Once I learned that Emancipet qualifies for this AND allows me to see wellness visits and help animals…I was on board!”

That conversation led Dr. Cook to explore Emancipet.

“I started the process and talked with the Senior Medical Director about Emancipet and got goose bumps while discussing the mission,” she recalls. “I accepted a job moving from Colorado to Texas, where I had never been.”

From her very first day, Dr. Cook knew she had found her place.

“I knew on the first tour of the clinic, I had made the right choice, it felt like home. I loved that Emancipet is no judgment and does not require income verification. This breaks down barriers to allow access to care, so people can keep their pets healthy, which is great for their overall health, too.”

Now more than two years later, and after earning a promotion to Lead Veterinarian, Dr. Cook continues to find meaning and challenge in her work.

“I continue to be impressed with the quality of care that we strive for while being a low-cost vet clinic. The fast-paced environment keeps things fresh. Surgery is a challenge in itself, and Emancipet is great at giving the training needed.”

Why Emancipet Is a Great Place to Work

At Emancipet, veterinarians join a community of professionals driven by compassion, teamwork, and the shared belief that every pet deserves care. Our clinics offer:

  • Meaningful work — Every day, our teams make veterinary care possible for pets and families who might otherwise go without care.
  • Supportive culture — Collaboration, respect, and empathy are at the heart of how we care for pets, their people — and each other.
  • Professional growth — From hands-on surgical training to leadership development, we invest in our veterinarians’ ongoing growth.
  • Work-life balance — With predictable schedules, reasonable hours, and no after-hours emergencies, Emancipet vets can focus on what matters most — both inside and outside the clinic.
  • Great Benefits— Paid time off, generous healthcare coverage, PSLF eligibility, and more– we prove that nonprofit work can take care of you while you care for others.

For Dr. Cook, Emancipet is more than a job, it’s a calling.

“I had goose bumps talking about the mission then, and I still do now.”

Work with Us

If you’re a veterinarian looking for a workplace that values purpose, people, and pets and felt inspired by Dr. Cook and her journey to Emancipet, you can learn more about careers at: emancipet.org/careers.