Associate Veterinarian – Moon Valley Animal Hospital – Phoenix, AZ

Wellhaven Pet Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly production bonuses

No negative accrual

No non-competes

Up to 200 hours PTO including holidays

CE allowance

Health coverage with HSA

Pet wellness plans & scrub allowance

Job summary

WellHaven Pet Health is seeking a dedicated Associate DVM to join our team in a fast-paced, well-equipped small animal hospital in the Phoenix area. This role emphasizes high-quality medical care, client service, and staff productivity under the guidance of the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager.

The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for leadership, continuing education, and professional development, with a focus on maintaining the gold standard of veterinary

Qualifications

• DVM required; State Veterinary Board license in good standing
• USDA accreditation a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry and current medical practices

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for canine and feline patients
• Lead and guide support staff to ensure safety and compliance
• Maintain thorough medical records and documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Participate in community events and hospital projects
• Ensure adherence to WellHaven protocols and ethics

Skills

Client communication

Surgical proficiency

Anesthesia expertise

Team leadership

Medical record documentation

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Ask About Our Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Moon Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Full Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team 3 day workweeks are full time Moon Valley Animal Hospital is a 4 doctor small animal practice committed to providing high quality care to our beloved canine and feline patients With state of the art facilities including six exam rooms digital X ray & digital dental X ray laser therapy & ultrasound we ensure the comfort and well being of our patients and provide the gold standard of medicine

What we offer

Full time benefits at just 30 hoursweekQuarterly production bonuses with no negative accrualNo non competesyour future stays in your handsLeadership opportunitiesUp to 200 hours of PTO including holidays CE and sick timeComprehensive health coverage generous HSA contributionA CE allowance that flexes with your interestsPet Wellness plans and scrub allowanceAnd so much more

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Job Summary

The Associate DVM ensures a high quality of veterinary care client service employee well being and productivity of the veterinary medical team The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager will lead the Associate DVM to ensure the well being of the hospital environment medical quality and business performance of the hospital

Key Responsibilities

Ensure consistent high quality care safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment uphold medical standards and support business performance Adhere to all WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees to prioritize practice goals Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans that align with hospital objectives Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act Federal andor State Controlled Substance laws WellHaven Code of Ethics and maintain appropriate medical record documentation Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients consistently meeting hospital quality control standards Provide comprehensive client communication including in person phone and email as needed Participate in community events external marketing initiatives and hospital projects Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia surgery dentistry and current medical practices Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well being Provide medical training to support staff new graduates will gain experience over time Willingness to trainleadmanage support staff as required Customer Service Delivery Consistently provide professional efficient and exceptional service Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate Other Lead and guide the team to ensure the hospital meets safety standards and regulations set by the DEA and OSHA new graduates will gain experience over time Meet all OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high quality outcomes Provide consistent high quality care safe and exceptional medical services Remain action oriented and effectively set priorities Work well in an extremely fast paced work environment remaining calm and resilient Learn new computer software systems EMR Scheduling etc Provide a high level of accountability

Education and Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVMVMD or equivalent degree required State Veterinary Board License On the first day of employment must be in good standing with the states employed to work for WellHaven Current USDA Accreditation is a plus

Work Location Environment and Physical Requirements

The Associate Doctor position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location Remote work is not available for this position The hospital environment includes limited space smells from pet waste and noise barking etc Schedules may include 10 hour shifts Saturdays evenings and holidays Good hand eye coordination arm hand finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Able to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb Ability to lift 50 pounds May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch biological hazards anesthesia medications smells radiation if near an Xray machine prescription medications including controlled substances Salary Range 120000 150000 production

WellHaven Benefits

WellHaven offers competitive pay an excellent benefits package Please review our benefits package at httpswellhavencomwellhaven employment benefits

Commitment to Diversity

WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal state andor local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race color creed religion national origin sex including transgender status marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information sexual orientation age military or veteran status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or any other status protected by law In accordance with federal state and local law WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven For more information please contact WellHaven HR at HRwellhavencom