Veterinarian - San Antonio, TX
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$145k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 256 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
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.
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