Veterinary Anesthesiologist

National Veterinary Associates; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance and community

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s ARISE Veterinary Center in Queen Creek, AZ, is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesiologist to provide advanced anesthesia for complex specialty, emergency, surgical, and interventional cases, collaborating with surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, critical care, radiology, medical oncology, neurology, and emergency medicine.

You will contribute to the hospital’s teaching environment by working with residents, interns, and veterinary student externs, while helping foster

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology or residency training in Veterinary Anesthesiology.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in complex anesthesia and perioperative case management.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for teaching, mentorship, continuous learning, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced anesthesia care for complex specialty, emergency, surgical, and interventional cases.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, critical care, radiology, medical oncology, neurology, and emergency medicine.
• Support complex procedures utilizing ARISE’s advanced diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including CT, MRI, endoscopy, ultrasound, and C-arm fluoroscopy.
• Contribute to the hospital’s teaching environment by working alongside residents, interns, and veterinary student externs.
• Partner closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Help foster a culture of mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

Skills

Advanced anesthesia

Perioperative management

Communication with clients

Teaching and mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Intraoperative imaging tools

Job description

Full-time opportunity in Queen Creek, Arizona

At ARISE Veterinary Center, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team, manage complex cases, and help shape the future of veterinary medicine through teaching and advanced patient care.

Located in Queen Creek, ARISE is a 32,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital with a multidisciplinary team that includes internal medicine, cardiology, critical care, surgery, radiology, medical oncology, neurology (coming soon!), and a 24/7 emergency service. The hospital also hosts residents, rotating interns, and veterinary student externs, creating a strong environment for collaboration, mentorship, and clinical learning.

ARISE is equipped with advanced diagnostic and interventional technology, including a GE Mobile 1.5T MRI, 128-slice CT with cardiac gating capabilities, flexible and rigid video endoscopy, multiple advanced ultrasound systems, digital radiography, and an OEC Elite Vascular mobile C-arm for interventional radiology and surgical procedures. The facility also includes dedicated suites for mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal therapies.

ARISE was recognized as a winner in dvm360’s 2025 HospitalDesign360 Competition in the Expansive Category, highlighting its innovative, compassionate, patient-centered design.

Location Highlight

Queen Creek is one of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities, offering small-town charm with modern amenities and easy access to the greater Phoenix area. Located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix, the area provides year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, and exploring Arizona’s distinctive desert landscapes.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance and community support programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide advanced anesthesia care for complex specialty, emergency, surgical, and interventional cases.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, critical care, radiology, medical oncology, neurology, and emergency medicine.
• Support complex procedures utilizing ARISE’s advanced diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including CT, MRI, endoscopy, ultrasound, and C-arm fluoroscopy.
• Contribute to the hospital’s teaching environment by working alongside residents, interns, and veterinary student externs.
• Partner closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Help foster a culture of mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology or residency training in Veterinary Anesthesiology.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in complex anesthesia and perioperative case management.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for teaching, mentorship, continuous learning, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level, collaborate with exceptional clinicians, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.