Associate Veterinarian

Encanto Pet Clinic; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established veterinary clinic in Tucson, where you will be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care for pets. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive work culture that values relationships with clients and community. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant location with plenty of outdoor activities and sunshine. As part of a family-owned group, you will have the freedom to practice medicine without corporate constraints, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—caring for pets and their families.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $20,000

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

License reimbursement

Continuing Education allowance

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid AVMA membership

Professional Liability Insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM with a passion for animal care and client relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to pets in a supportive environment.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners about care and treatment.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Encanto Pet Clinic in Tucson, Arizona is looking for an associate veterinarian to complete our veterinary team!

Our Hospital and Benefits

Encanto Pet Clinic is a well-established, fully equipped practice, which has been serving the Tucson community since 1999. We currently employ 2 full-time veterinarians in addition to our team of experienced veterinary support staff.

We offer FULL TIME benefits starting at just 30 hours a week! We are offering:

• Sign-On Bonus of $20,000
• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance- with company contribution HSA account
• License reimbursement
• Continuing Education allowance $2,500 for FT DVM's
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off for work/life balance
• Practice freedom- no corporate protocols or mandatory formulary
• Paid AVMA membership with Professional Liability Insurance

Our Culture

At Encanto, we are a hard-working, fun-loving family, who strives to give our pet parents and their furry family members the best care possible. We believe the best way to provide compassionate, quality care to pets is by putting relationships - with clients, patients, Team members and community- at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values

The way we approach our work matters. Our core values- do the right thing, fun, wow service, respect, and learning- guide everything we do at Encanto Pet Clinic.

Community Impact

Our commitment to pets extends beyond our clinic walls. We work closely with Cody's Friends, a local charity that donates food and other goods, as well as helps with veterinary care, to pets and families in need.

Our Team Members have the opportunity to give back to communities around the globe through our partnership with World Vets. Each year, we send a group of doctors and support staff abroad to help pets in need and support programs that nurture healthy relationships between people and animals.

Life in Tucson…

We are located in Midtown Tucson, 5 minutes from the bustling campus of the University of Arizona, 10 minutes from downtown which is full of arts and cultural amenities. We have hundreds of hiking, running and mountain biking trails. It is always sunny with 350+ days of sunshine a year! Beautiful Tucson is surrounded by four mountain ranges, one with the southernmost ski area in the US at 9300 feet. We are just a 4 hour drive from Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)—a Mexican resort and fishing city on the Gulf of California. We are also the home to Saguaro National Park—an amazing desert oasis with giant cacti and a fantastic variety of wildlife.

Join the Lakefield Family

Encanto Pet Clinic is part of the Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned company that offers support and resources to hospital teams while empowering them to make decisions about how they practice medicine and show up for their communities.

To learn more about the hospital and position please contact Nikki Hanschu at [e-mail] or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.