Associate Veterinarian – Rural Mountain Practice (No Afterhours)

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Mentorship / Training

Licensing fees

CE and dues

Medical, vision, dental

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Payson, AZ, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our small mountain community. We are AAHA-accredited and offer a rural setting where the nearest emergency hospital is over an hour away, so urgent care needs are common.

GP veterinarians are welcome to apply. We provide a 2:1 tech to doctor ratio (3:1 when solo), in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, ultrasound, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited school.
• AZ license to practice veterinary medicine or ability to obtain in good standing.
• DEA licensure is preferred.
• Strong communication and proactive care mindset.
• Mentor and support clinical staff as needed.
• Confident in dentistry, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.
• Open to recent graduates and experienced veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary medicine and client education.
• Support wellness, sick pet care, and surgery needs.
• Collaborate with technicians and assistants; mentor staff.
• Engage in dentistry, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Dentistry

Soft tissue surgery

Internal medicine

Mentorship / Training

Proactive learning

Education

DVM or VMD from AVMA accredited

AZ veterinary license (or ability to obtain)

DEA licensure preferred

Job description

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Payson, AZ, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our small mountain community. We are AAHA-accredited and offer a rural setting where the nearest emergency hospital is over an hour away, so urgent care needs are common.

GP veterinarians are welcome to apply. We provide a 2:1 tech to doctor ratio (3:1 when solo), in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, ultrasound, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.