Associate Veterinarian

Skyline Pet; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment support

Continuing education allowance

Licensing, DEA and professional member

Job summary

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital in Phoenix, AZ opens March 2027 and is seeking a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join as Associate Veterinarian. This founding role offers the chance to help shape medical protocols, build client relationships, and establish a hospital culture centered on outstanding care.

You will deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care, practice evidence-based medicine, perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry, and develop tailored treatment plans

Qualifications

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care.
• Practice evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support.
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures.
• Develop tailored treatment plans for each patient.
• Educate clients through clear, compassionate communication.
• Collaborate with a skilled support team and fellow clinicians.
• Contribute to an environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build meaningful relationships with Phoenix pet families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Practice evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures
• Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Educate clients through clear, compassionate communication
• Collaborate with a skilled support team and fellow clinicians
• Contribute to an environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build meaningful relationships with Phoenix pet families

Job description

Description

Associate Veterinarian

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

Opening March 2027

Full-Time | Small Animal Practice

Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment support available for qualified candidates.

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Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Phoenix Deserves

At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.

As we prepare to open our first Phoenix hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a doctor who wants to help shape a culture, build lasting client relationships, practice excellent medicine, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.

This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians who believe strong medicine and a great life outside of work should exist together.

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Why This Opportunity Is Different

As a founding veterinarian, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Help establish medical protocols and standards
• Influence workflows and hospital operations
• Shape the client experience from day one
• Build a collaborative, positive hospital culture
• Develop long-term relationships with patients and families
• Grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization

Your ideas, voice, and leadership will directly impact the future of the hospital.

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The Role

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Practice evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures
• Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Educate clients through clear, compassionate communication
• Collaborate with a skilled support team and fellow clinicians
• Contribute to an environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build meaningful relationships with Phoenix pet families

Whether you're an experienced doctor seeking your next home or an early-career veterinarian looking for strong mentorship and support, we'd love to talk with you. GoodNeighbor was intentionally designed to support veterinarians throughout every stage of their career journey.

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Schedule Designed for Balance

We believe great medicine requires energized doctors, that's why our veterinarians work:

• 4 clinical days per week
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
• Predictable rotating schedules
• A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery

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Benefits for you:

• Competitive base salary plus and a transparent production compensation model designed to reward the work you actually do
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Continuing education allowance
• Licensing, DEA and professional membership reimbursement
• Leadership development opportunities
• Internal promotion pathways

Pet Benefits:

We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including:

• Examinations
• Routine diagnostics
• Vaccinations
• Parasite prevention
• Heartworm prevention
• Purina maintenance diet

Neighbor in Need Fund

Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.

No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need.

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Practice Where You Belong

If you're looking for serious medicine, visible support, sustainable systems, and the rare opportunity to help build a hospital from the ground up, we invite you to join us.

Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life.