Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Field Trainer

Lovet Pet Health Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care is seeking a DVM Field Trainer to travel between Lovet hospitals, providing hands-on coaching in medicine and surgery. You will mentor associate veterinarians, strengthen clinical decision-making, and elevate surgical skills across our Arizona, IL, and MI locations.

The role requires 5+ years of clinical experience, a strong background in soft tissue surgery, and a passion for teaching. This is a full-time, field-based position with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona veterinary license in good standing; willing to be licensed in IL and MI and other markets as we expand.
• Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in general practice.
• Strong proficiency in soft tissue surgery dentistry.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on coaching in medicine and surgery to associates across hospitals.
• Travel regularly between assigned locations to provide on-site coaching and case support.
• Partner with Learning & Development to track progress and identify skill gaps; support measurable improvement.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Coaching

Soft tissue surgery

General practice medicine

Education

Active Arizona veterinary license

Job description

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to1,500 health and wellness offices across 50 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet (formerly AZPetVet). Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated Lovet team, as a DVM Field Trainer. We are a scaling family of animal hospitals with locations in Arizona, IL, and MI with big plans! In 1984, the first practice (Arrow Animal Hospital) opened in the Glendale area. Today, that practice has grown to a family of 28 collaborative hospitals built upon the principle of outstanding patient care and client service.

Core Mission

We’re seeking a skilled, people-first veterinarian to join our Learning & Development team as a DVM Field Trainer. In this field-based role, you’ll travel between hospitals to provide hands-on coaching in medicine and surgery, offering real-time case support that helps associate veterinarians build confidence, efficiency, and clinical excellence. Through mentorship and collaboration, you’ll strengthen surgical capability, advance medical decision‑making, and reinforce the Lovet standard of care across our hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on coaching in soft tissue surgery, including spays, neuters, and mass removals, various abdominal procedures, dentistry/extractions, with a focus on improving efficiency, technique, and confidence.
• Guide associates through general practice case workups, diagnostics, and internal medicine management, helping to strengthen clinical reasoning and outcomes.
• Partner with Learning & Development to track progress, identify skill gaps, and support measurable improvement in clinical and surgical competencies.

Key Qualifications:

We are looking for a clinician who is both technically strong and people-focused. Ideal candidates will have:

• Active Arizona veterinary license in good standing; willing to be licensed in IL and MI and other markets as we expand
• Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in general practice
• Strong proficiency in soft tissue surgery dentistry.
• Confidence in general practice medicine and internal medicine case management
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and coaching others

This is a full-time, field-based role supporting multiple hospitals. You’ll travel to provide on-site coaching and case support, partnering with hospital leadership and the L&D team to focus training where it’s needed most.

• Travel regularly between assigned locations to provide on-site support and coaching.
• Partner with hospital leadership and the L&D team to prioritize training needs by site and by associate, maintaining a Monday-Friday schedule (weekends as-needed) with flexibility based on hospital needs.

Compensation:

$140K - $160K DOE; Position is not bonus-eligible

Travel:

75% travel required- in Phoenix, IL, MI