Dallas-Based CityVet Named Top Workplace in 2026
The local veterinary firm earns national recognition for the second year in a row for its employee-centered culture.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Pet Health
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Dallas-founded CityVet has earned a spot on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care list for the second year in a row. As the only general practice veterinary company included, the firm continues to stand out for its employee culture.
Why it matters
Recognition of a clinic's internal culture can be a key indicator for pet owners seeking stability in their animal's veterinary care. Happy staff environments often correlate with consistent, high-quality service for your household's pets.
CityVet was named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care list, drawing on survey data from 222,000 employees. This follows their 2025 ranking at No. 11 on the Glassdoor Best Places to Work list.
The players
CityVet
A Dallas-founded veterinary organization that operates with a doctor-ownership model.
Fortune
A global business media outlet that publishes annual rankings of top workplaces.
Great Place To Work
A research organization that conducts proprietary surveys to determine corporate culture awards.
The details
Great Place To Work determines these rankings by analyzing responses from the Trust Index Survey. CityVet maintains its unique operational structure by utilizing a veterinarian ownership model, which grants local clinic doctors the autonomy to lead their own teams. This business approach is credited with fostering the workplace satisfaction reported by their staff.
Timeline
1999: CityVet was founded in Dallas.
2025: The company first appeared on the Fortune list and ranked No. 11 on Glassdoor.
2026: CityVet was again named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care list.
The Home Front
The veterinary industry is currently experiencing a shift toward corporate models that emphasize doctor autonomy to improve clinic retention. This trend aligns with broader efforts by employers to use third-party surveys to benchmark employee satisfaction within the health care sector.
When evaluating a new veterinary clinic for your household pets, consider asking about staff turnover rates or the clinic's management structure. Consistent teams often provide better long-term continuity of care for your pets' medical records and health history.
The takeaway
Staff satisfaction at your veterinary clinic can be a helpful, non-clinical signal of a well-run practice that prioritizes client communication. Look for clinics that empower their doctors, as this model often leads to more personalized care plans for your pets.
Further reading
For more on finding quality care for your animals, explore Pet Health resources.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Petage.
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