Veterinarian

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity where you can use your full skillset, see a variety of cases, and make a real impact, this is it.

Payson Pet Care has been a trusted part of this community for over 20 years, and with the nearest ER over an hour away, our team plays an important role in caring for both routine and more urgent cases. You’ll have the opportunity to practice a blend of GP and urgent care-style medicine, with the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths.

The Lifestyle (and Why People Stay)

Located just 90 miles from Phoenix, Payson offers a completely different pace of life:

• Cooler temperatures and fresh mountain air
• Easy access to hiking, lakes, and outdoor recreation
• A close-knit, welcoming community
• Less traffic, less pressure — more balance
• And importantly — no after-hours and no holidays.

This is a great fit for someone who wants to enjoy their work and their life outside of it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000, depending on experience
• Signing Bonus: Up to $30,000
• Opportunity for production-based bonuses
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• PTO + paid holidays
• CE allowance, licensing, and dues covered
• Mentorship and ongoing training

About Our Hospital

• AAHA-accredited (only one within a 90-mile radius)
• 5,000 sq. ft. hospital with room to practice comfortably
• 4 exam rooms + dedicated compassion room
• Double surgery suite + full in-house lab
• Digital radiology (including dental)
• Ultrasound, laser therapy, cautery
• No boarding or grooming
• Strong support team with a 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio (3:1 when solo)

Our Approach

• High-quality, thoughtful medicine
• Clear and compassionate client communication
• A positive, collaborative team environment
• Supporting each other’s growth and development

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Licensed (or able to become licensed) in Arizona
• Comfortable with general medicine; interest in urgent care is a plus
• Confidence in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine (or a desire to grow)
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

A Different Kind of Opportunity

• More variety and hands‑on medicine
• A strong connection to the community
• A slower pace without sacrificing professional growth

If you want something that feels a little different from the typical metro clinic, in a good way, this could be worth exploring!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.