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Alliance Animal Health
San Antonio, Texas

Urgent Care / Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Company Description
  • Associate Veterinarian – General Practice & Urgent Care
  • Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Potranco Veterinary Clinic

Potranco Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in a unique hybrid role that blends general practice with urgent care. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys variety in their day, values work-life balance, and wants to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with production opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, CE allowance)
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • A well-equipped hospital with modern diagnostics

Why Relocate Here?

Located in the vibrant west side of San Antonio, this area offers an appealing blend of city convenience and laid-back lifestyle. Whether you are moving solo, with a partner, or with a family, there is something here for everyone:

  • Affordable cost of living compared to many major U.S. cities
  • Access to beautiful outdoor spaces, including nearby parks, rivers, and Hill Country getaways
  • A rich cultural scene with year-round festivals, live music, and exceptional food
  • Close proximity to downtown San Antonio, including the famous River Walk, historic sites, and entertainment
  • Easy weekend trips to Austin, the Texas Hill Country, or the Gulf Coast
  • Warm climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year

Job Description

About the Role

This position offers a consistent 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM schedule, ideal for those who appreciate a later start while still maintaining structured hours. Your caseload will include a mix of wellness visits, preventative care, diagnostics, and urgent care cases that require same-day attention but not overnight hospitalization.

You Will Have the Opportunity To

  • Practice a balance of routine and urgent care medicine
  • Work up and manage a diverse caseload
  • Collaborate with an experienced and supportive veterinary team
  • Build meaningful relationships with clients and patients
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
  • Active Veterinary State License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Current DEA License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • USDA Accreditation (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic clinical setting while enjoying a high quality of life in one of Texas’s most welcoming cities.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling veterinary role with variety, supportive colleagues, and a great community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Potranco Veterinary Clinic team.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will manage a diverse caseload blending routine wellness visits and preventative care with urgent care cases. They will collaborate with a supportive veterinary team to provide high-quality medicine and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case ManagementClient Communication

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, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in urgent care (veterinary)ranked against 96 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrgent Care median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Texas21 active100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (96 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care / Associate Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 96 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, 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

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$135k
6
$135k-155k
3
$155k-175k
8
$175k-195k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Watertown

Bond Vet · Watertown, Massachusetts

$160k-$187k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Urgent Care Veterinarian

$140k-$175k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Allowance
Mentorship
Production Opportunities

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.