Careers
IBCLC Careers in Houston & San Antonio
We are a multidisciplinary lactation practice serving families across Houston and San Antonio. We hire experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and mentor the next generation through our Pathway 3 Mentorship Program.
Why we built this place
Why Clinicians Choose to Work Here
Lactation care is nuanced. Families come to us with feeding challenges that often involve more than a single cause, and the work takes time, judgment, and a team that trusts each other. We have built a practice around that reality.
Practice at the top of your scope
No watered-down visits. No corporate scripts. The expectation is that you bring your full clinical judgment to every family.
Time with families, not just minutes on a chart
Our visit structures and follow-up systems are built to let care actually unfold.
A team that consults, not competes
Complex cases are normal here. So is asking a colleague for a second set of eyes.
Continuing education that is supported, not aspirational
Employer contributions toward continuing education are part of the package, not a perk you fight for.
Family-first culture in practice, not just in marketing
Our administrative team works from home. Our clinicians set boundaries. We hold space for the seasons of life that change how anyone works.
Inside the practice
What Our Team Says
The strongest signal of what it is like to work here comes from the people who already do.
I don’t have to water down knowledge to meet a large organization’s needs. Breastfeeding isn’t simple. There’s nuance to each situation, and we get to explore that with parents because of our autonomy and because of the extra time we get with them.
The patient feels listened to. I have more autonomy. I have the time to work through my patient’s concerns. I can follow up because it takes time to see results. And I can consult with the entire team as appropriate.
Working here is freedom, flexibility, challenging, supportive, family first, and rewarding.
I feel more supported and understood in this company than I have in any other career. The desire to be expert lactation consultants who are continuously engaging in learning inspires me to work hard and provide excellent care.
Certified IBCLCs
Employment for Certified IBCLCs
Now hiring across Houston and San Antonio.
We hire certified IBCLCs for clinical roles. If you are passionate about supporting families through advanced lactation care, working within a multidisciplinary team, and continuing to deepen your clinical practice, we would like to hear from you.
Our clinical team works across in-office, in-home, and telehealth settings. We collaborate routinely with pediatric chiropractors, pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, OBs, and midwives across our service areas.
What you bring
- Current IBCLC certification through IBLCE
- Commitment to evidence-based, family-centered care
- Comfort working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to engage in continuing education and case review
What we offer
- A clinical environment built around autonomy and adequate time per visit
- Flexible scheduling structures that support sustainable practice
- Competitive compensation and a full benefits package (detailed below)
- Employer-supported continuing education
- Paid family and medical leave
- A team culture that protects work-life boundaries
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Pathway 3 candidates
Pathway 3 Mentorship Program (Internship Pathway)
Structured supervised clinical mentorship for candidates pursuing IBCLC certification through Pathway 3.
Our Pathway 3 Mentorship Program supports candidates working toward IBCLC certification through the supervised clinical practice route defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). The program is designed to align with the IBLCE Pathway 3 Plan Guide (December 2025) and is built around mentorship from experienced IBCLCs, exposure to a wide range of clinical cases, and structured educational evaluation.
This is an educational program. Candidates participate as trainees and mentees. The program is governed by a written Candidate Mentorship Agreement that defines the educational relationship, program fees, confidentiality obligations, and post-program restrictions described below.
Program structure
- Duration: 12 to 24 months
- Minimum 500 hours of directly supervised clinical practice
- 40 to 120 hours of observation completed before clinical practice begins (observation hours do not count toward the 500-hour requirement)
- At least 80 percent of required clinical hours (400 hours) completed with our practice
- Health Science Education and Lactation-Specific Education must be completed prior to applying
- Pathway 3 candidates only
What we provide
- Mentorship and direct supervision from seasoned IBCLCs
- Exposure to a wide range of complex lactation cases
- Equipment provided for clinical work, including laptops and scales
- Access to clinical workflows, documentation templates, and educational infrastructure
- A variety of practice settings supporting the breadth required by the IBLCE Clinical Competencies
Program investment
- Program fees apply and cover mentorship, supervision, evaluation, and access to clinical and educational infrastructure
- Program fees vary by plan duration and selected options; a detailed fee schedule is provided with the application packet
- Candidates are responsible for IBLCE-administered costs, including Pathway 3 Plan review fees and the IBLCE examination fee
- No paid work as part of the program. Observation hours and supervised clinical practice hours are not compensated, and no 1099 or employee work is offered as part of the mentorship
Program terms and commitments
The following terms summarize material provisions of the Candidate Mentorship Agreement and supporting program documents. Each candidate signs the full agreement before beginning observation hours.
IBLCE authority
IBLCE retains sole authority over Pathway 3 Plan approval, acceptance of clinical practice hours, and examination eligibility. We do not guarantee certification, hour acceptance, or post-program employment.
Confidentiality & HIPAA
Candidates participate as workforce members for HIPAA purposes and sign a HIPAA Workforce Acknowledgment. Protected health information may not be stored on personal devices or processed through unapproved AI tools.
Restricted period after the program
For 12 months after the Transition Date, candidates agree not to provide competing lactation services within a 25-mile radius of our service locations. Non-lactation doula services are carved out and remain permitted under the Outside Business Addendum.
Training cost recoupment
If a candidate certifies as an IBCLC and then competes within the restricted scope during the 24 months following certification, a prorated portion of training cost is recoupable. The full schedule is in the Candidate Mentorship Agreement.
Outside work during the program
Candidates may continue non-lactation doula work and other non-competing roles, subject to the Outside Business Addendum. Any other outside lactation work requires written consent.
Governing law
The Candidate Mentorship Agreement is governed by Texas law. Specific numeric terms above (12 months, 25 miles, 24 months) reflect the executed agreement and control over this summary.
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Decision-stage detail
Benefits
We offer a benefits package designed to support both clinical and administrative team members across stages of life. Benefits apply to employees only and do not apply to Pathway 3 mentorship candidates.
For all employees
- 401(k) with employer match
- Ability to earn paid time off
- Paid family and medical leave
- Employer contributions toward continuing education
For employees working 20 or more hours per week
- All benefits listed for all employees
- Employer-sponsored health plan (shared cost)
- Dental and vision plans (available; not employer-sponsored)
- Employer-sponsored life insurance at no cost to the employee
Recognition
Recognition
Our team has been recognized for both the quality of care we provide and the workplace culture we have built.
Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work
Honoree
2023 & 2024
IBCLC Care Award
IBLCE & ILCA · 2-year designation awarded to facilities and agencies that staff currently-certified IBCLCs and meet program criteria.
2024–2025
Final step
How to Apply
We accept applications through two routes depending on where you are in your IBCLC journey.
Certified IBCLCs
For clinicians currently holding IBCLC certification through IBLCE who are interested in joining our clinical team.
Apply for an IBCLC PositionOpens our application form in a separate, HIPAA-secure system (new tab).
Pathway 3 Mentorship Candidates
For candidates pursuing IBCLC certification through the Pathway 3 supervised clinical practice route and seeking a structured mentorship placement.
Apply for the Mentorship ProgramOpens our application form in a separate, HIPAA-secure system (new tab).
Questions about a role or the program? Reach our team through the secure contact form.
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