Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Enjoy clinical autonomy without micromanagement, with a collaborative team to support your decisions.

• New graduates can access mentorship from an experienced two-doctor team.

• Develop your interests in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and more.

• Practice at an AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high-quality care and exceptional client service.

What You'll Find Here

• An updated veterinary hospital with modern equipment and in-house diagnostics.

• A broad caseload spanning preventive care, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging.

• Urgent and emergency care for established clients.

• A team culture built around respect, communication, client education, and individualized patient care.

Compensation + Schedule

• Annual salary: $125,000–$150,000, negotiable based on experience.

• Up to $75,000 in sign-on bonus and relocation support.

• Three- or four-day workweek.

• One Saturday per month.

• Shared on-call responsibilities, with a veterinary assistant available to triage calls.

• Unlimited PTO, with at least three weeks encouraged.

What You'll Do

• Examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals.

• Perform diagnostic testing, collect samples, and interpret results.

• Provide preventive care and discuss treatment options with clients.

• Perform surgeries and dental procedures as appropriate to your skills.

• Prescribe medications and counsel clients on treatment plans and end-of-life care.

• Provide urgent care for established clients as needed.

• Maintain accurate medical records and follow applicable veterinary regulations and ethical standards.

What You Bring

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university.

• Eligibility for Arizona veterinary licensure.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• A commitment to high-quality patient care and strong client relationships.

• A collaborative, professional approach with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and safely handle heavier patients or equipment with assistance.

• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

• Continuing education and licensure reimbursement.

• Bonus incentives.

• Flexible scheduling and career development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• DVM referral program.

Life in Arizona's White Mountains

Enjoy four distinct seasons, cooler mountain temperatures, and year-round outdoor recreation in a welcoming community. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and winter sports are all nearby, offering an appealing balance between a rewarding veterinary career and an active lifestyle.

Interested in learning more? We'd love to start a confidential conversation and share additional details about this opportunity.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.