Veterinarian

Abqpetcarehospital; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

Mentorship and training

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Payson, AZ, seeks a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA accredited hospital. With a focus on high-quality medicine and urgent care, you will serve a close-knit community with diverse animals.

Enjoy excellent compensation and benefits, including balanced schedules, maternity/paternity leave, mentorship, and access to training opportunities. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment, ensuring our veterinarians thrive in their careers.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice veterinary medicine in AZ or able to obtain one.
• DEA licensure preferred.
• Passion for continued learning and improvement.
• Support medical personnel and act as a mentor.
• Open to recent graduates and experienced practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client services and education.
• Offer high quality medicine.
• Foster an environment of positivity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in urgent-care medicine

Confidence in dentistry

Skill in soft tissue surgery

Knowledge of internal medicine

Education

DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution

Tools

Digital radiology equipment

In-house diagnostic tools

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, serving the local population of 15,000 full‑time residents and wildlife enthusiasts.

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 style medicine; general practice is also absolutely welcomed.

Our main priorities

• 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 after‑hours! NO holidays!)

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).

Qualifications

• Must have DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution.
• License to practice veterinary medicine in AZ or able to obtain a license and be 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 act 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.

Additional Information

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, training, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Schedules to balance work, life, and family.
• Maternity and paternity.
• Mentorship and 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).