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GP + Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian - Alamo Heights

VeterinarianFull-Time

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GP + Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian – CityVet Alamo Heights Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care

Advanced Medicine. Strong Team. The Caseload You Want - The Support You Need.

About CityVet Alamo Heights Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care

Looking for a fast-paced environment where you can practice high-quality medicine, grow your surgical skills, and work alongside an exceptionally skilled support team?

CityVet Alamo Heights is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to join our thriving GP + Urgent Care hybrid practice. Whether you’re a new graduate eager to learn or an experienced DVM looking for a dynamic caseload and collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding and sustainable career in a highly efficient, team-oriented environment.

Why Alamo Heights?

This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys variety, values strong client communication, and wants exposure to a diverse and medically progressive caseload. Our team practices high-quality medicine with a strong emphasis on efficiency, teamwork, and exceptional patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be supported by a collaborative, experienced team committed to providing strong mentorship, guidance, and clinical support.

You’ll Work Alongside

  • A team of 4 Associates with mixed levels of experience
  • A large team of highly utilized technicians
  • A boarded surgeon who performs orthopedic procedures and provides surgical mentorship/support

Our technicians are deeply involved in patient care and take immense pride in their work, allowing our doctors to focus on medicine, surgery, and client communication.

Our hospital is fully equipped to support advanced diagnostics and surgical care. We have 6 exam rooms, a large treatment area, and private, dual surgical suite. In addition, we have Dr. Fred Williams - a boarded surgeon who provides his expertise with advanced surgical procedures and orthopedic surgeries.

Our Clinic Is Equipped With

  • Ultrasound
  • Digital dental radiographs
  • Abaxis analyzers | Imagyst | PT/PTT | Istat
  • Phovia light therapy
  • LigaSure
  • Dedicated "clean room" for orthopedic surgery

About CityVet

For over 25 years, CityVet has been a company founded and led by veterinarians. We believe in empowering our doctors to practice medicine their way, fostering a culture of collaboration, and providing a clear path to career growth. Our local ownership model is backed by national support, giving you the autonomy you desire with the resources you need to succeed.

  • We are proud of our reputation, which is reflected in our accolades:
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work™ for three consecutive years.
  • Recognized as the #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries.
  • The only GP veterinary company named on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™.
  • A 4.8-star average Google rating from over 10,000 client reviews.

How We Break the Mold

As a CityVet Veterinarian, you will focus on providing high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in general practice or urgent care services.

  • At CityVet, we C.A.R.E. about our doctors:
  • Culture: A workplace where people feel supported and valued
  • Advancement: Growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities
  • Relationships: Deep connections with teams, clients, and communities
  • Excellence: Delivering the best for people and pets
  • We invest in your future with unparalleled veterinary career opportunities:
  • A Pathway to Ownership: We offer a unique opportunity for partnership without the high financial pressure.
  • Continuing Education: Gain access to Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development programs.
  • Supportive Network: Join a community of over 150 veterinarians who collaborate and share knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
  • Licensed to practice in this state or eligible for licensure.
  • A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our veterinarians with a benefits package that supports their professional and personal well-being.

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: A progressive compensation model with a guaranteed base salary and no ceiling.
  • Generous Production Commission: Earn up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Financial Wellness: Access to student debt support, financial planning tools, and loan repayment resources.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive mental health benefits.

Exceptional Health Care: We provide free virtual urgent care for all full-time team members and their families.

  • Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Check out these videos to learn more about
  • Why Is Our Culture At CityVet So Good?
  • Words to Describe CityVet

Why Work at CityVet?

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

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  • Let’s deliver Your Kind of Care—together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners in a hybrid GP and urgent care setting. Collaborate with a team of associates and technicians to deliver efficient, medically progressive patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Urgent Care 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 Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

City Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 44 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates GP + Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian - Alamo Heights at City Vet a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 96 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

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30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 13 employers

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$145k-160k
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$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
80%
CME allowance
72% this job
Relocation assistance
48%
Loan repayment
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About City Vet

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% match
Student debt support
Loan repayment resources
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Mental health benefits
Free virtual urgent care
Pathway to ownership