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Petfolk
San Antonio, Texas

Associate Veterinarian - FANC

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Description

As a Petfolk Veterinarian, you’ll be charged with improving the lives of pets and their parents in the San Antonio area. Ideal candidates believe in Fear Free/force free handling, love to collaborate, and gravitate towards high-end technology. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality pet care with exceptional customer experiences.

Petfolk provides a modern ecosystem of connected care including Pet Care Centers and Virtual Care. As the industry's demand continues to rise we are poised to meet the needs of the contemporary pet parent by offering general practice and daytime urgent care.

1 San Antonio Location:

Far North Central

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), active and in good standing in the state of Texas or currently pursuing registration in TX (We will pay for it!)

  • 1+ years in the pet ecosystem.
  • Prioritization of the gold standard approach to health and wellness of pets with a focus on preventative care.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in an innovative, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • A Fear-Free or low-stress handling-based approach to interacting with and handling pets.
  • Passion for improving veterinary healthcare and educating pet parents.
  • Compassionate team player with a positive attitude that prioritizes effective communication.

Life long learner whom stays current on innovation in the industry and continuous learning to meet and exceed state CE requirements

Additional Qualifications

  • You love working with pets and they love working with you even more.
  • You have a knack for creative problem-solving and are excited to learn new things.
  • You enjoy being part of a team that is collaborative and strives to offer the best care possible.

Benefits

  • Desirable Compensation
  • State-of-the-art Modern Facilities
  • No on-call or late nights, ever
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • 100% Covered DVM Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & Disability
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Fear Free Veterinary Certification
  • State Licensure & Memberships
  • Annual Professional Development Allowance
  • FIGS Scrub Allowance
  • Discount on Petfolk services

We believe in working together to be the beacon in the industry by reshaping vet care as we know it. When too often the veterinary care experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and Vets alike. We encourage you to join and grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

You will provide high-quality veterinary care and preventative medicine to pets while ensuring an exceptional customer experience for pet parents. The role involves collaborating with a team in a modern, technology-driven environment to deliver both general practice and urgent care services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fear free handlingTeamworkClinical innovationPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 96% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas280 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 96% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - FANC at Petfolk a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 3 employers
1
$55k
2
$95k-135k
3
$135k-175k
2
$175k-215k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 3 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
2
7-8
5
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

$120k-$150k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Petfolk

Veterinary Services
Charlotte, NC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Covered DVM Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & Disability
Professional Liability Insurance
Fear Free Veterinary Certification
State Licensure & Memberships
Annual Professional Development Allowance
FIGS Scrub Allowance
Discount on Petfolk services

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.