Veterinarian

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

Payson Pet Care is a fast-paced, AAHA accredited hospital located in the rural mountain community of Payson, AZ (about 90 miles from Phoenix). For over 24 years, we have been the leader in high quality medicine, diagnostics and availability. Our small town is home to about 15,000 full-time residents and several varieties of wildlife. Our community is also a popular tourist/camping destination thanks to our beautiful mountains, fresh air, mild temperatures, abundance of hiking trails, lakes, rivers and any other outdoor recreation you can think of!

Job description:

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our family and our small mountain community. With the nearest emergency hospital over an hour away, our rural area has many needs and we are open to tailoring this position to your strengths. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is confident with Urgent Care type medicine, but GP is absolutely welcomed!

Our main priorities are:

• Providing excellent client services and education
• Providing high quality medicine
• Fostering an environment of positivity, teamwork and collaboration
• Work, life and family balance for the whole team (NO afterhours! NO holidays! NO Sundays!)

About our hospital:

• We are the only AAHA accredited hospital within a 90-mile radius.
• Full-service hospital equipped for wellness, sick pets and surgery.
• Dedicated, trained staff with a 2:1 tech to doctor ratio (3:1 if working solo)
• In house diagnostics
• We offer laser therapy, ultrasound, cautery, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
• New digital radiology equipment for both dental and diagnostic.
• SPACE! We have a 5,000 square foot hospital with 4 exam rooms, a compassion room, two isolation rooms, full lab, double surgery suite and updated lobby (no boarding or grooming).

Additional Information:

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, training, and career growth opportunities. Need to move? Don't change employers; move with us.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Schedules to balance Work, Life, and Family
• Maternity and Paternity
• Mentorship / Training
• Licensing fees, CE and professional dues
• Medical, vision, dental, and more
• Paid-time off (full-time employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (for New Hires and Internal Mobility)

Qualifications:

• Must have DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution
• License to practice veterinary medicine in AZ or able to attain a license and in good standing
• DEA licensure is preferred
• Must have a passion for continued learning and improvement, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Take pride in offering unmatched compassionate care, ensuring our communication with our clients is clear and understood.
• Support all other medical personnel, including veterinary technicians and assistants, and help will guide as a mentor to develop the clinical staff.
• Require confidence and proficiency in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine.
• Open to recent graduates and experienced practitioners.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.