Associate Veterinarian | Scottsdale, AZ | 4-Day Week | Flexible Schedule | Sign-On Bonus + Production | $130,000 - $170,000 Salary
Are you a Veterinarian looking for a role that combines excellent clinical opportunities, a genuinely supportive team, and the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established small animal veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its friendly, collaborative team.
Offering a four-day working week, quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual, a sign-on bonus, and excellent opportunities for professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates looking for a rewarding long-term career.
With a loyal client base, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on compassionate, personalised medicine, this practice offers an environment where veterinarians can thrive both professionally and personally.
You’ll be joining a community-focused veterinary hospital that prides itself on building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
The practice offers comprehensive small animal veterinary services, including preventative medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and urgent care appointments during regular business hours.
You’ll work alongside an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and clinical excellence, with the freedom to develop your own interests and build lasting client relationships.
Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian seeking your next long-term opportunity or a recent graduate looking for structured mentorship, this practice offers the resources and support to help you succeed.
One of the biggest attractions of this opportunity is the flexibility available:
- Four-day working week available for full-time veterinarians.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Approximately two Saturdays per month on a rotating basis.
- Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.
- A strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Deliver high-quality preventative, medical, and surgical care to companion animals.
- Diagnose and manage a varied caseload, including routine wellness appointments and more complex medical cases.
- Perform routine soft tissue surgery, with opportunities to develop additional surgical skills.
- Provide comprehensive veterinary dentistry and oral healthcare.
- Manage internal medicine, dermatology, and senior pet care cases.
- Assess and treat urgent care presentations during regular business hours.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through education and effective communication.
- Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and patient-focused hospital culture.
About You:
- A DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary qualification.
- Current veterinary licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Strong communication and client relationship-building skills.
- A compassionate, collaborative, and team-oriented approach.
- An interest in preventative medicine, diagnostics, and general small animal care.
- A genuine passion for professional development and continuous learning.
The practice offers structured mentorship and clinical support, making this an excellent opportunity for veterinarians at all stages of their careers.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
- Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
- Relocation assistance.
- Four-day working week available.
- Full-time and part-time scheduling options.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Generous paid time off with rollover.
- Paid parental leave and bonding time.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Dedicated CE days.
- Veterinary professional membership dues covered.
- Professional liability insurance (PLIT).
- Structured mentorship programme.
- 401(k) retirement options.
- Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support.
You’ll have opportunities to gain experience in:
- Soft tissue surgery: Including spays, neuters, mass removals, biopsies, wound repairs, and more advanced procedures.
- Veterinary dentistry: Comprehensive dental care, digital dental radiography, and surgical dental procedures.
- Internal medicine: Diagnosis and management of a wide range of medical conditions.
- Urgent care: Exposure to same-day appointments and urgent medical presentations.
- Preventative medicine: Developing long-term relationships with clients and supporting patients throughout their lives.
For newer graduates, structured mentorship includes one-on-one clinical guidance, collaborative case discussions, surgical mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to enjoy practising great medicine while being part of a genuinely supportive and welcoming team.
You’ll benefit from:
- Work-life balance: A four-day working week and flexible scheduling options.
- Strong earning potential: Competitive base salary, quarterly production bonuses, and no negative accrual.
- Supportive team culture: Experienced colleagues who value collaboration, communication, and mutual support.
- Clinical variety: A diverse caseload spanning preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and urgent care.
- Professional development: Structured mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to develop your clinical interests.
- Long-term career satisfaction: An established practice with a loyal client base and a strong commitment to compassionate, personalised veterinary care.