Veterinarian - PhoenixDCB, AZ

Vetcor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, vision

Parental leave

CE allowance

Liability coverage

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentorship program

Job summary

Phoenix Dog Cat Bird Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a 4‑day workweek. We are a community‑oriented practice with strong mentorship, surgical and dental training, and a collaborative team culture.

We primarily care for cats and dogs, with occasional exotics; new graduates welcomed and supported to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome with structured mentorship and surgical training offered.
• Collaborative case support and team-based learning available.
• Experienced colleagues provide guidance for complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medicine for cats and dogs, including preventative care and wellness visits.
• Perform soft tissue surgery and dentistry when needed or as available.
• Conduct ophthalmology and radiology procedures as part of routine care.
• Offer laser therapy and behavioral medicine as appropriate to cases.
• Support exotics cases when interested, with training as needed.

Skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

New graduates welcome

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Join Our Phoenix Practice Serving Pets Since 1942 | 4-Day Week | New Grads Welcome!

Since 1942, Phoenix Dog Cat Bird Hospital has proudly provided compassionate veterinary care to pets in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, supportive, and energetic team!

We are a well‑established 2‑DVM small animal and exotics practice with deep roots in the community, a loyal client base, and a supportive team culture where many staff members have been with us for 10+ years.

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian looking for a positive, team‑oriented environment or a new graduate seeking mentorship and surgical training, we would love to connect with you.

Partner Rescues

• Underdog Rescue
• Yorkie Luv Rescue
• Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
• Heeling Heelers Hearts Rescue
• Newborn Kitten Rescue
• Hand Over Rover Rescue
• Milagro Senior Pet Rescue

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Phoenix Dog Cat Bird Hospital, we pride ourselves on practicing high‑quality medicine while maintaining a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for both our team and our clients. We are a small neighborhood practice located in the downtown metro area of Phoenix, surrounded by historic districts, local restaurants, art, culture, and easy access to everything the Valley has to offer.

Our doctors and staff genuinely enjoy working together, and our culture is built on collaboration, compassion, and providing personalized care to all our patients and clients.

About Our Hospital

Our stand‑alone hospital is thoughtfully equipped to support efficient, high‑quality medicine and a smooth workflow for our team.

Hospital Features

• 5 exam rooms
• Dedicated surgical suite
• 2 treatment wet sinks
• In‑house laboratory + IDEXX reference lab
• Digital radiology
• Digital dental radiology
• New Sonoscape E2V ultrasound
• Laser therapy

We primarily see cats and dogs (approximately 95% of our caseload), and 5% exotics, including avian patients, pocket pets, reptiles, and amphibians. Experience with exotics is preferred, but seeing exotics is optional depending on your interests and comfort level.

What You’ll Practice

Our doctors practice a wide variety of general medicine, including:

• Preventative care
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Laser therapy
• Behavioral medicine

Surgery and dentistry are optional based on your interests. For doctors who enjoy surgery, surgical days typically include 3–5 procedures with lighter afternoon appointments.

Appointments are structured to support quality medicine and a sustainable workflow:

• Sick and new pet appointments: 30 minutes
• Wellness appointments: 15 minutes
• Doctors typically see 16–20 appointments per day

Schedule & Work‑Life Balance

Our current doctors work 4 days per week, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with a 1‑hour lunch break daily and rotating Saturday shifts. Dedicated administrative time is built into the workday. We are flexible and happy to discuss scheduling preferences.

Mentorship & Team Support

New graduates are absolutely welcome. We provide:

• Strong mentorship
• Longer appointment times when needed
• Surgical and dental training
• Collaborative case support
• Highly utilized credentialed technicians

Our Team

Our team currently includes 2 CVTs and a 3.5 to 1 technician‑to‑DVM ratio.

Life in Phoenix

Phoenix offers the perfect blend of urban energy, outdoor adventure, and year‑round sunshine. Living in central Phoenix means you are close to historic neighborhoods, local coffee shops, incredible restaurants, professional sports, live music, museums, hiking trails, and vibrant cultural events.

Enjoy easy access to:

• Camelback Mountain
• Piestewa Peak
• Roosevelt Row Arts District
• Downtown Phoenix
• Scottsdale
• Weekend trips to Sedona, Flagstaff, and Northern Arizona

Whether you enjoy hiking, food, arts, sports, or simply warm weather and beautiful desert sunsets, Phoenix offers something for everyone.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous CE allowance and support for professional dues and liability coverage
• Vacation time and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Growth opportunities within our practice
• Mentorship program for new graduates

If you’re looking for a welcoming, community‑centered practice where you can practice quality medicine alongside a supportive and experienced team, we’d love to hear from you!