Veterinarian

Chattyvets; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Professional liability insurance

Paid vacation

EAP

Employee discounts

Structured mentorship

Leadership training

Flexible scheduling

Dedicated admin time

No weekends

Job summary

Chattyvets in Green Valley, AZ seeks an Associate Veterinarian with potential to advance to Chief of Staff. You will provide wellness care, diagnostics, and medical management for dogs and cats, with strong mentorship and a clear path to leadership.

Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a 3–3.5 day workweek and no weekend shifts, while collaborating with an experienced team and leveraging modern in-house IDEXX diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Structured mentorship for new graduates is offered.
• Leadership development opportunities available for interested candidates.
• DVM / VMD degree or equivalent from AVMA-accredited university required.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive medicine for small animals.
• Medical consultations and diagnostics.
• Internal medicine and complex case review.
• Client education and preventive healthcare counseling.
• Collaborative case management with the veterinary team.
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry available but not required.
• Leadership development opportunities for future leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

NAVLE certification

Job description

Associate Veterinarian / Chief of Staff – Green Valley, AZ | 3–3.5 Day Week | No Weekends

Why this role stands out

Looking for outstanding work-life balance while practising high-quality medicine in a supportive, mentoring environment?

Join a well-established small animal hospital offering:

• Flexible 3–3.5 day working week

• No weekends

• Leadership pathway to Chief of Staff

• Structured mentorship for new graduates

• Flexible appointment lengths and dedicated admin time

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital with a loyal and long-standing client base

• Dogs and cats only

• Modern equipment including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, therapy laser and comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory

• Excellent 2:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio

• Highly experienced veterinary team with over 20 years of clinical experience

• Collaborative culture with long-tenured support staff and strong leadership

• Strong emphasis on quality medicine, client relationships and teamwork

The Role

Associate Veterinarian position with the opportunity to progress into a Chief of Staff role for those interested in leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine

• Medical consultations and diagnostics

• Internal medicine

• Client education and preventative healthcare

• Collaborative case management

• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry available but not required

• Leadership development opportunities for interested candidates

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians

• New graduates seeking structured mentorship

• Veterinarians interested in future leadership opportunities

• Clinicians looking for exceptional work-life balance

• Team-oriented veterinarians passionate about high-quality patient care

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• CE allowance

• Professional dues and liability insurance covered

• Paid vacation

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Employee discounts

• Structured mentorship programme

• Leadership training and career development

• Flexible scheduling

• Dedicated administrative time built into every working day

• No weekends

Location

Green Valley, Arizona offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living and easy access to Tucson. Enjoy stunning desert scenery, exceptional hiking, golf courses, excellent dining and year‑round sunshine, while benefiting from the amenities of a major city just 30 minutes away.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)

• Eligible to work in the US

• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university

• NAVLE certification

• ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non‑AVMA accredited program)

• DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)