Veterinarian

El Dorado Animal Hospital - Associate Veterinarian (DVM)


Location: Fountain Hills, AZ - Fountain Hills is a scenic desert community nestled against the McDowell Mountains, known for its striking natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and strong sense of community. Surrounded by desert landscapes, hiking trails, and open space, it offers easy access to outdoor recreation while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. A short drive from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Fountain Hills blends peaceful desert living with convenient access to major metro amenities.


Open: Monday-Saturday


Work Week for This Role: 4 days per week (any four together with 3 days off), rotating Saturdays (2 per month)


Services:

• Small Animal GP
• Drop-off, Urgent Care (with occasional Emergency triage cases) during regular business hours
• A broad range of soft tissue surgeries including: spay and neuter for dogs and cats; mass removals and biopsies; intestinal, lymph node, liver and other tissue biopsies; spleen removal; wound care; amputations (all orthopedics are referred)
• Advanced dental care services, supported by staff who are specifically trained in dental anesthetics
• A certified Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
• Internal Medicine/Dermatology services with a compassionate, consultative approach
• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) certified practice

Make El Dorado Animal Hospital Your Home Hospital


If you enjoy working with clients who are seeking a gold+ standard of care for their animals, with a team that is equipped to support advanced surgical and dental procedures, this is the role for you. We're a trusted, community-centered practice in the heart of Fountain Hills, AZ, and we're looking for a veterinarian who shares our commitment to compassionate, empathetic care and practical, high-quality medicine. El Dorado Animal Hospital has a strong leadership team which values communication and responsibility and is dedicated to practicing in a community where pets are truly treated like family.


This role is open due to the continuously growing demand at this incredible hospital, offering an opportunity to practice at the top of your skillset in a calm and supportive environment.


Get to know us:

• 3 full-time-doctor team-excellent leadership; positive, respective team camaraderie
• Gold-or better!-standard medicine: We practice high-quality care with advanced diagnostics, clear protocols, and supportive therapies, integrating a variety of treatment modalities
• Surgery: Spay/neuter, mass removals, eyelid surgery, enucleation, splenectomies, foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, amputations
• Dentistry: Routine preventative and advanced surgical procedures are in high demand with our clients

Clinic, Equipment, and support team:

• 3 sparkling clean exam rooms
• Dedicated modern surgery suite
• Anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment, surgery lights and table
• Dental radiography (digital) and machine
• Whole body digital X-ray
• Phillps CX 50 ultrasound
• Full in-house diagnostic capabilities including electrolytes & coags
• High staff-to-doctor ratio: 3:1 (4 CVTs)
• Fiber internet and individual computers for each doctor
• Cloud-based digital med record system integrated with IDEXX, radiography, labs
• AI assisted notes

Compensation:


Our doctors are productive, efficient, and well-supported to do their best work. We are happy to tailor compensation based on your experience and schedule.

• Competitive salary + production bonus
• Bonuses
• PTO, Holidays
• CE allowance
• Comprehensive medical insurance options.

Required for this role:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program
• Licensed or license-eligible in Arizona

Next steps:
If you're looking for a knowledgeable, fun team that's serious about top-tier medicine and care, El Dorado Animal Hospital is the place to be. APPLY TODAY and bring your talents to a practice where excellence is the standard and people truly enjoy working together.


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