Urgent Care / Associate Veterinarian
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 96 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Urgent Care median $135k (middle half $123k–$143k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Texas | 21 active | 100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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.
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