Medical Director - Acacia Animal Hospital (Tucson, AZ)

Acacia Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian (DVM) to join our team as Medical Director.

Be ready to provide quality medicine in a collaborative environment where patient-focused medicine and employee growth are priorities. As our Medical Director, you’ll lead an AAHA-accredited, 2-doctor hospital that has an excellent team full of hardworking and compassionate individuals, including 2 CVTs!

We’re searching for an experienced doctor who will build upon our hospital’s current strengths, while elevating our services and encouraging new business ideas. Veterinarians who are confident in surgery, love teaching, and have a performance/culture driven mindset will be highly considered for this role.

Our Investment in YOU

• Competitive compensation DOE
• Exciting bonus / relocation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
• Support your professional interests, whatever they may be!
• Generous annual PTO with rollover
• Paid parental leave / bonding time
• Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
• Professional development assistance
• Paid professional membership dues / licensing / AVMA PLIT
• Structured mentorship program
• 401(k) options
• Personal pet discounts

VIN Membership

• Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
• Plus more!
• NO afterhours on-call / emergencies

Mentorship Opportunities

We’re dedicated to lifelong learning and are a great place to build deep working relationships with our team and advance your veterinary skills/knowledge. Our current DVM team performs 1-4 anesthetic procedures per day, and provides a wide range of services, including orthopedics!

Additionally, we treat exotic pets (plus occasionally work with a local wildlife rescue), offering you a varied caseload and opportunities to expand your skills. We also established a mentorship program for doctors who are interested in serving as a mentor to new graduates/early career doctors in our network.

Additionally, our team has access to thought-partnership with a Medical Advisory Board, monthly DVM rounds with an internal medicine specialist, and dentistry training courtesy of a board-certified dental surgeon. If you’re a DVM who enjoys mentorship—both giving and receiving—this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Discover your next adventure (and favorite meal) in Tucson, AZ!

Acacia is minutes from La Paloma and La Encantada (a higher-end area of Tucson) and has an excellent client base that respects our DVM team and trusts their recommendations. Tucson itself has incredible food and is home to more than 40 golf courses.

It’s also close to Oro Valley, which is great for people who love to spend time outdoors hiking and biking. Arizona is more than a desert. Come see for yourself and discover quickly why Tucson is a great place to live and Acacia Animal Hospital is an even better place to work!

Interested?! Take the first step by applying today!

At Acacia, we strive to be a comprehensive care facility and have spent 10+ years cultivating relationships in our community to see the importance of a patient focused medicine approach. We see small animals and exotics and occasionally work with the local wildlife rescue.

We’re an AAHA-accredited practice that is equipped with digital radiographs, ultrasound, cold laser, warming surgical tables, and more. We have five stocked exam rooms, IDEXX in-house laboratory (including sedivue), and perform everything from general wellness checks to orthopedic surgery, TPLO, and dental services.

Hard-working and compassionate individuals who love helping animals and want to continue to grow on the job make the best additions to our team.

Requirements for This Role

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program

Licensed or License-eligible in Arizona

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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