Veterinarian - San Antonio, TX

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Join a Brand New Practice That's Built for Great Medicine and Great People

If you're looking for a practice where your ideas are valued, your teammates have your back, and you can truly enjoy coming to work each day, we'd love to meet you.

Penny Paws Animal Clinic is a newly built, full service general practice serving pets and families throughout San Antonio. We're creating a welcoming environment where high quality medicine, teamwork, and compassionate care go hand in hand.

Our modern hospital was designed with both our team and our patients in mind. You'll have access to advanced equipment, including a portable ultrasound, with a companion therapy laser coming soon. Located in one of San Antonio's growing, pet friendly communities, our clinic is already building a loyal client base through our connection with Penny Paws' well established mobile vaccine clinics.

Why You'll Love San Antonio

From its rich culture and incredible food scene to outdoor recreation and affordable neighborhoods, San Antonio offers an outstanding quality of life. Whether you're raising a family, exploring new restaurants, or enjoying the River Walk on your day off, there's always something to experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys collaborating with others, values strong client relationships, and wants to help shape the future of a growing practice. Our team believes you can provide exceptional care without sacrificing your personal life, which is why we offer a schedule with no weekends or on call responsibilities. As our hospital grows, there may be occasional rotating Saturdays, but maintaining work life balance will always remain a priority.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid vacation
  • Professional dues and liability coverage

And More

If you're excited about helping build something special while practicing great medicine alongside a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career with Penny Paws Animal Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to pets and build strong, lasting relationships with clients. Collaborate with the clinic team to maintain a supportive environment and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed veterinarian capable of practicing general medicine in a clinical setting. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork and compassionate patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClient relationsSurgeryPreventative 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, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$145k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas256 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,130 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 Veterinarian - San Antonio, TX at Penny Paws Animal Hospital - San Antonio (FUTURE) a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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
2
<$100k
1
$100k
4
$145k-190k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

$64-$80/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
Penny Paws Animal Hospital - San Antonio (FUTURE) logo

About Penny Paws Animal Hospital - San Antonio (FUTURE)

Veterinary Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing education allowance
Paid vacation
Professional dues and liability coverage

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.