CityVet Named to Fortune Best Workplaces List
The Dallas-founded veterinary company earns a spot on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care list.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Pet Health
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Fortune Media has recognized CityVet on its 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care list, marking the second consecutive year the company has received this honor. The firm is the only general practice veterinary provider to be included in the ranking.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the company's commitment to employee satisfaction within the veterinary sector. This inclusion reflects the success of a veterinarian ownership model that prioritizes professional autonomy for clinic leaders.
CityVet currently reports that 88% of its staff identify the company as a great place to work. This follows a 2025 ranking where the organization secured the No. 11 spot on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list.
The players
CityVet
A veterinary company founded in Dallas that operates using a veterinarian ownership model.
Fortune Media
A global business media organization that publishes annual lists recognizing top corporate workplaces.
Great Place To Work
A research and consulting firm that assesses company culture through employee survey data.
The details
Selection for the Fortune list was determined by the Great Place To Work organization using a proprietary Trust Index Survey. The analysis for the broader study utilized feedback from 222,000 employees out of a total representative pool of 7.3 million workers.
Timeline
1999: CityVet was founded in Dallas.
2025: CityVet first appeared on the Fortune list and ranked No. 11 on Glassdoor.
2026: CityVet was named to the Best Workplaces list.
Culture Shift
The ranking marks a continuation of CityVet's participation in the standardized evaluation protocols established by the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey. This reflects a broader trend of veterinary firms seeking external workplace certification to attract talent in a competitive labor market.
For pet owners in Dallas, this recognition may signal higher levels of staff retention and consistency in care at local clinics. Patients can potentially expect more stable relationships with their veterinary teams due to the reported emphasis on workplace culture.
The takeaway
Maintaining a high employee approval rating is a critical factor for service-oriented businesses to ensure long-term stability. Prospective employees and clients can look for similar workplace awards as an indicator of a well-managed professional environment.
Further reading
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