Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
At Ellison Drive Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX, we’ve built a culture where teamwork, learning, and laughter go hand in hand. As a general practice that welcomes all animals, our doctors and technicians work shoulder-to-shoulder, sharing knowledge, mentoring, and staying connected through morning huddles and open communication.
We are excited to add an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. With a brand-new clinic on the horizon, this is an exciting time to come aboard—whether you’re looking for mentorship, opportunities to innovate, or room to step into leadership as we expand.
We offer a wide range of services to ensure we provide the highest quality of veterinary medicine to pets in our community. Our modern facility is equipped with:
- Heska digital radiology, mobile ultrasound unit, and a fixed dental radiology system
- IDEXX system with ProCyte, Catalyst, and Urinalysis machines
- Two Heska analyzers for urine and fecal testing
- Spacious surgery suite with Bovie cautery and laser equipment
- Isoflurane and Sevoflurane anesthesia machines
Why Join Us?
Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment with team events, daily camaraderie, and strong support for one another.
Advanced Equipment & Services: State-of-the-art equipment including Ultrasound, Echo, Dental Radiograph, X-Ray, In-House Diagnostics, Laser Therapy, etc.
Mentorship: Excellent mentorship opportunity, including an extensive 12-month program and highly trained team to support development
Strong support staff: Our DVMs love having dedicated support staff, with highly trained and tenured team members
Benefits
We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!
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Our clinic is in west San Antonio – an fast-growing area that is vibrant and diverse. From new shopping centers and big-name stores to local favorites that have been here for decades, you’ll find everything from quick bites and coffee runs to sit-down dining and retail therapy just minutes away. With Lackland Air Force Base nearby, the area also has a strong military presence that adds to its welcoming and community-focused atmosphere.
Job Description
- Full Time OR part-time veterinarian
- Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
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
Provide high-quality veterinary medicine including general medicine, surgery, and dentistry for a diverse range of animals. Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and doctors in a modern clinic environment.
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, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $128k–$160k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 260 active | 3,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Texas healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 20% offer loan repayment380 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 523 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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