Associate Veterinarian - North Phoenix Animal Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)
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$125k-$150k
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary | ranked against 4,339 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$150k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $125k–$159k)505 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$137k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Arizona | 94 active | 4,495 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 85% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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