Associate Veterinarian - North Phoenix Animal Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian
  • North Phoenix Animal Clinic | Phoenix, Arizona
  • Flexible Schedule | Full-Time Opportunity | Small Animal Practice

North Phoenix Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians seeking a flexible, family-friendly schedule while continuing to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We welcome veterinarians with hands-on clinical experience, including doctors early in their careers who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced small animal practice.

Why Join North Phoenix Animal Clinic?

At North Phoenix Animal Clinic, we believe veterinarians should have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work while practicing great medicine. We are committed to supporting our team's professional growth, personal wellbeing, and long-term success.

  • Our Strengths
  • Flexible scheduling designed around work-life balance
  • Family-oriented culture
  • No on-call or after-hours emergency responsibilities
  • Strong emphasis on wellness and preventive medicine
  • Low-cost spay and neuter services for cats, dogs, and rabbits
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

  • We are currently seeking a veterinarian who can provide coverage approximately 2–3 days per week, ideally including:
  • Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Every other Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Our Hospital Is Open

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturdays: Half days
  • We are happy to work with candidates to create a schedule that supports both hospital needs and personal priorities.
  • No On-Call Responsibilities

Enjoy True Flexibility With

  • No after-hours emergencies
  • No overnight shifts
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • Modern Facility & Technology
  • Practice high-quality medicine with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, including:
  • Digital radiography
  • Digital dental radiography
  • IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasound
  • Cold laser therapy
  • State-of-the-art surgical suite eVet electronic medical records system
  • Fully computerized medical records
  • What You'll See
  • Our doctors provide a wide range of services, including:
  • Preventive care and wellness exams
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic medicine
  • Chronic disease management
  • Routine and advanced medical cases

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits are available for veterinarians working 30 hours or more per week.

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary: $125,000–$150,000, depending on experience and schedule
  • Production bonus
  • Signing bonus and relocation assistance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA options
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues
  • Paid licensing fees
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Structured mentorship program
  • VIN membership
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Lifestyle investment benefits, including park passes, charitable donations, and more

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, or equivalent certification for international graduates
  • Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
  • Active Arizona veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Preferred
  • Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
  • Experience in small animal general practice, urgent care, or companion animal medicine
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach to medicine
  • Life in Phoenix, Arizona

Located near 16th Street and Bell Road, our hospital offers convenient access to everything the Phoenix metro area has to offer. Enjoy year-round sunshine, endless outdoor recreation, professional sports, world-class dining, and easy access to Arizona's mountains, lakes, and desert landscapes.

If you're looking for a veterinarian opportunity that offers flexibility, a supportive team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the Phoenix community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and learn how North Phoenix Animal Clinic can support your professional goals and lifestyle.

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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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, including wellness exams, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry for small animals. They will also manage diagnostic medicine and chronic disease cases while collaborating with a supportive team in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal medicineClient communicationTeam collaborationClinical diagnosticsSurgical procedures

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - North Phoenix Animal Clinic (Phoenix, AZ) at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,339 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Small Animal General Practice Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinaryranked against 4,339 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$150kVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $125k–$159k)505 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$137k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Arizona94 active4,495 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Veterinarian pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,339 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary $125,000-$150,000
Production bonus
Signing bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA options
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.