Veterinarian

Payson Pet Care; Payson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

Mentorship / Training

Relocation assistance

Licensing fees, CE and professionalduе

Maternity and paternity

Medical, vision, dental, and more

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Payson Pet Care in Payson, AZ is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, small mountain hospital. With urgent care needs and no afterhours, holidays, or Sundays, we tailor the role to your strengths, whether you prefer urgent care or general practice.

Our dedicated team offers in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, digital radiology, and a 5,000 square foot facility with four exam rooms, a compassion room, isolation areas, and a strong mentor environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited program.
• License to practice in AZ or eligible to obtain and be in good standing.
• DEA licensure is preferred.
• Passion for ongoing learning and improvement with excellent communication.
• Mentor and support veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Confident in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine.
• Open to both recent graduates and experienced practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality medicine and dentistry, with emphasis on compassionate care.
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients.
• Support and mentor clinical staff, including technicians and assistants.
• Collaborate with the team to foster positivity, teamwork and work-life balance.

Skills

Dentistry

Soft tissue surgery

Internal medicine

Communication

Mentorship

Open to new graduates

Education

DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program

Arizona license or eligible to attain one

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.