Associate Veterinarian - FANC
Compensation
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 280 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 96% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 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 |
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.
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