Veterinarian - North Buckeye Animal Hospital

Lovet Pet Health Care; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Profit-sharing

4-day workweek

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care's North Buckeye Animal Hospital seeks a Lead Veterinarian and Managing Clinical Director to guide clinical operations and foster a strong hospital culture in Buckeye, AZ. You will shape patient care, staff development, and strategic initiatives while advancing ownership pathways.

The role offers a long-term impact with ownership potential, a four-day workweek, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with match.

Qualifications

• DVM license in good standing required.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical leader and cultural driver, overseeing associates and hospital performance.
• Mentor and develop veterinary staff through structured training.
• Implement and refine workflows, pricing, client service and compliance to meet enterprise goals.
• Support use of advanced equipment and drive client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HR, operations, and compliance on staffing and regulatory readiness.
• Maintain a reduced caseload and up-to-date clinical skills.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Operations oversight

Client care

Education

DVM license

Job description

This opening is a lead Veterinarian role, Managing Clinical Director.

North Buckeye Animal Hospital is proud to be a part of Lovet Pet Health Care, a family of 23 general practice hospitals that are thriving in the “The Valley of the Sun”. Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their furry companions has allowed us to flourish.

This is a unique opportunity to make a long-term impact as a medical leader while also giving you a path to future ownership.

Reports to: Senior Director, Field Operations

What’s in it for you?

• $170,000–$185,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Monthly profit-sharing based on hospital performance
• Unlimited CE allowance
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401k with match
• 4-day workweek with no on-call or overnight shifts
• Path to hospital OWNERSHIP

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Culture: Serves as the clinical leader and cultural driver, overseeing Associate DVMs and supporting hospital-wide performance and retention initiatives.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Partners with support teams to recruit, mentor, and develop veterinary staff through structured training and growth plans.
• Operational Oversight: Implements and refines workflows, pricing, client service, and compliance protocols to align with hospital and enterprise goals. Strong understanding of operational KPIs, including but not limited to financial and budgetary data, people and culture data, and client satisfaction data and is able to utilize to make informed decisions.
• Client & Clinical Excellence: Ensures the best veterinary medicine is practiced daily, supports use of advanced equipment, and drives high client satisfaction.
• Strategic Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with HR, operations, and compliance teams to support performance management, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
• Patient Care: Maintains a reduced caseload and up-to-date clinical skills to support hospital needs.

Education and Experience:

• A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing
• 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting or working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Regular walking, lifting, turning, and twisting

TAG—The Aspen Group, its affiliates, and supported practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome all qualified applicants.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.