Veterinarian

Chattyvets; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Mentorship programme

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Liability insurance

Paid vacation

EAP

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Admin time

Job summary

Chattyvets in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a 4-day work week with mentorship support, offering flexible scheduling and potential exotic case exposure. The practice emphasizes canine and feline medicine with optional exotic cases, backed by a long-tenured team and strong technician support.

The role covers wellness, diagnostics, internal medicine, and optional soft tissue surgery and dentistry, with emphasis on preventative care and client education.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventative medicine.
• Medical consultations and diagnostics.
• Internal medicine.
• Soft tissue surgery (optional).
• Dentistry (optional).
• Behavioural medicine.
• Client education and preventative healthcare.
• Collaborative case management within a supportive clinical team.
• Opportunity to see exotic animals if desired.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Mentorship mindset

Education

DVM / VMD (or equivalent)

AVMA-accredited university

Tools

DEA license

NAVLE certification

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Phoenix, AZ | 4-Day Week | Exotics Optional | New Grads Welcome

Why this role stands out

Looking for a practice that offers genuine mentorship, excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to develop your clinical interests?

Join a long-established hospital offering:

• 4-day working week

• Structured mentorship for new graduates

• Flexible scheduling with dedicated admin time

• Exotics cases available but completely optional

• Collaborative, long-tenured team with excellent technician support

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital serving the local community for over 80 years

• Approximately 95% dogs and cats with a small percentage of exotic animal cases

• Average of 16–20 appointments per veterinarian per day

• Excellent 3.5:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio, including credentialed veterinary technicians

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

• Strong focus on preventative medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery and behavioural medicine

• Active supporter of local animal rescue organisations

• Friendly, collaborative culture with many long-serving team members

The Role

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:

• Wellness and preventative medicine

• Medical consultations and diagnostics

• Internal medicine

• Soft tissue surgery (optional)

• Dentistry (optional)

• Behavioural medicine

• Client education and preventative healthcare

• Collaborative case management within a supportive clinical team

• Opportunity to see exotic animals if desired

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians

• New graduates seeking structured mentorship

• Veterinarians interested in surgery and dentistry

• Clinicians looking for excellent work-life balance

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

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid parental leave

• CE allowance

• Paid professional dues and liability insurance

• Paid vacation

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Structured mentorship programme

• Career development opportunities

• Flexible scheduling with a 4-day work week

• Dedicated administrative time built into the working day

Location

Phoenix, Arizona offers an outstanding lifestyle with year-round sunshine, vibrant dining and entertainment, professional sports and endless outdoor recreation. Enjoy easy access to hiking trails, Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff and countless weekend adventures while living in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

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)

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