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Arizona Humane Society
Phoenix, Arizona

Staff Veterinarian - Urgent Care

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Staff Veterinarian – Urgent Care

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a dedicated, full-time Veterinarian to join our team at the brand-new and successful Urgent Care Clinic at our Papago Park Campus!

This exciting role offers a unique swing shift schedule-perfect for night owls and those looking to make a real impact during critical hours.

Be part of a groundbreaking initiative and help us save lives when it matters most. Apply today and be a hero after hours!

  • Paws Up For Great Benefits!
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous PTO program
  • Up to 8 paid holidays per year
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
  • Continuing education dollars
  • Payment of applicable licenses (DEA, State).

Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

A Day in the Life

You chose veterinary medicine because you're driven by compassion-and a commitment to make a difference when it matters most. You thrive under pressure, think fast on your feet, and bring clarity to chaos. At our urgent care clinic, we're the frontline for pets in crisis-those who can't wait, who need someone now.

We're their safety net and their advocate. If you're ready to stand on the front lines of care and be a lifeline for animals in need, we'd be proud to have you on our team.

Essential Functions

In the clinic – Must have a humane attitude towards animals and the ability to work with a host of personalities in a team environment with a positive attitude.

Must possess above average client communication skills and an ability to work efficiently.

Evaluate owned animals brought in for appointments. Perform physical exams, diagnostics, therapeutics and determine appropriate medical plan.

  • Provide clear instructions and guidance to all clients to ensure that we set up owners for success.
  • Efficiently give clear recommendations, treatment plans, written discharges and a thorough medical record for each patient.
  • All medical records must satisfy the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board standards.
  • Able to efficiently perform minor surgical procedures.
  • Able to multitask.
  • Administrative – Create and maintain all medical records in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Monitor, dispense and log all controlled substances according to standards established by the DEA

Ensure that all continuing education requirements are fulfilled to maintain your D.V.M. license.

Other duties as assigned.

Education / Certifications / Licenses

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine OR Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree
  • Must be licensed to practice in Arizona.

Experience

  • Minimum of one year of experience in a veterinary clinic, ideally in an urgent care or emergency setting.
  • Other Duties
  • Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

Are you recent graduate? Did you know that Veterinarians awarded with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree after January 1, 2023 may be eligible for up to $100,000 in loan forgiveness through the Arizona Board of Regents? Click here to learn more Veterinary Loan Assistance Program | Arizona Board of Regents (azregents.edu).

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Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Veterinarian will perform physical exams, diagnostics, and minor surgical procedures on animals in an urgent care setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and providing clear treatment instructions to pet owners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree and possess an active Arizona veterinary license. A minimum of one year of experience in a veterinary clinic, preferably in urgent care or emergency medicine, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Emergency veterinary careMinor surgeryMedical record keepingControlled substance managementMultitaskingCrisis management

Urgent Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in urgent care (veterinary)ranked against 101 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)449 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Arizona108 active4,607 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k loan repaymentArizona healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
New Urgent Care listings449 in the last 30 days309 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (101 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Veterinarian - Urgent Care at Arizona Humane Society a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 101 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Arizona Humane Society

Non-profit Organizations
Phoenix
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Generous PTO program
Up to 8 paid holidays per year
401(k) with employer contribution
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks
Continuing education dollars

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.