Veterinary Ophthalmologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual CE allowance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ARISE Veterinary Center in Queen Creek, Arizona, is seeking a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to establish and grow a dedicated ophthalmology service within a growing 32,000 square foot specialty and emergency hospital. You will develop the caseload, foster referral relationships, and collaborate with existing specialties to provide comprehensive care.

The role offers a full-time position with a supportive Ethos network, advanced diagnostic imaging, and opportunities for teaching and mentorship

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification by ACVO or residency training in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
• Strong clinical skills and interest in building a comprehensive ophthalmology service.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a new ophthalmology service at ARISE Veterinary Center.
• Build referral caseload in collaboration with local practitioners and ARISE’s specialties.
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic consultations, diagnostics, and treatment for referred patients.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures and surgeries within clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management.

Skills

DVM degree

ACVO board certification

Ophthalmology specialty

Collaborative teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Hospital Name: Arizona Regional Intensive Care, Specialty and Emergency - ARISE

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Full time opportunity in Queen Creek, Arizona

At ARISE Veterinary Center, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a new ophthalmology service within a growing 32,000 square foot specialty and emergency hospital. You’ll join a highly collaborative team that values advanced medicine, complex case management, teaching, and strong relationships with referring veterinarians.

ARISE boasts a highly experienced team with a strong foundation in emergency and critical care, including board certified Criticalists and VTS in Emergency & Critical Care who provide comprehensive ICU oversight and strong anesthesia support. The hospital’s specialty services include cardiology, radiology, internal medicine, surgery, critical care, medical oncology, and neurology (coming soon!). These teams work closely together to support integrated case management and provide comprehensive care for complex patients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist who wants to establish and grow a service with the support of an established specialty and emergency hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the ophthalmology caseload, establish referral relationships, collaborate with the existing specialty services, and help define the resources and equipment needed to support the service as it grows.

The hospital also works closely with local general practitioners who provide a strong referral caseload and a cohesive community focused on excellent long term care for patients. Interns and emergency and critical care residents regularly engage in rotations within our services, and ARISE is expanding its training opportunities as our specialty services and caseload continue to grow.

The sprawling 32,000 square foot facility boasts advanced diagnostic, imaging, and surgical capabilities, including:

• GE Mobile 1.5T MRI
• 128 slice CT with cardiac gating capabilities
• Multiple ultrasound units, including Toshiba Aplio i700, Vivid iQ, GE Versana, and Mindray systems
• Digital radiography

As a growing specialty service, ophthalmology will have strong support from the hospital administrative team as the service develops and equipment needs are identified. You’ll also find suites dedicated to mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal therapies, a 2,000 square foot conference center, administrative offices, 34 exam rooms, and a designated area for visiting clients.

ARISE Veterinary Center was named one of the winners in dvm360’s 2025 HospitalDesign360 Competition. The hospital won in the Expansive Category for facilities over 8,000 square feet and was recognized for smart, innovative, compassionate, patient centered design. This recognition reflects the standards ARISE and Ethos are setting across veterinary medicine.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter. Every member of the Ethos team has access to our dedicated community support team, which helps employees navigate work life balance and promotes overall well being through virtual well being programs and in person retreats.

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 and minutes from two major airports, the area offers year round opportunities for hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, and exploring Arizona’s distinctive desert landscape.

The Phoenix metro area is a rapidly growing, multicultural, and diverse region with numerous activities to enjoy year round. The warm climate provides abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, while the surrounding region offers easy access to Flagstaff, Southern California, Mexico, and Las Vegas.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, including medical, dental, and 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
• Ethos community support and well being programs
• Access to Ethos wide clinical education, mentorship, and professional development

In your day to day, you will:

• Establish and develop a new ophthalmology service at ARISE Veterinary Center.
• Build a referral caseload in collaboration with local general practitioners and ARISE’s existing specialty services.
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic consultations, diagnostics, and treatment for referred patients.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures and surgeries within your clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, surgery, critical care, medical oncology, neurology, and emergency clinicians to support integrated case management.
• Utilize the hospital’s advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical capabilities to support complex ophthalmic cases.
• Work closely with ARISE’s board certified Criticalists and VTS in Emergency & Critical Care to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring critical care support.
• Help identify and develop the equipment, technology, and resources needed to establish and grow the ophthalmology service.
• Develop strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for shared patients.
• Participate in the hospital’s teaching environment alongside interns and emergency and critical care residents.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, teaching, and continuous learning.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of ophthalmology at ARISE and within the broader Ethos network.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) or residency training in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in building a comprehensive ophthalmology service.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An entrepreneurial and growth oriented mindset with enthusiasm for building a new service.
• A desire to work in a multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital where collaboration and complex case management are highly valued.

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, build something new, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

You’ll have the opportunity to establish an ophthalmology service within a growing specialty hospital while benefiting from an experienced multidisciplinary team, advanced technology, strong critical care infrastructure, established referral relationships, and a hospital leadership team committed to investing in the future of the service.