Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Mesa, AZ

• Owner Opportunity
• Mesa, AZ Area
• Lead a Practice That Reflects You

We’re seeking a Medical Director ready to lead a general care/urgent care hospital in the Mesa area and participate as a co-owner.

You will have the opportunity to help guide the hospital’s direction, build something that reflects your standards and vision, and share in its success. This is leadership with real partnership behind it.

You will not just practice in the hospital. You will help shape it and share in its success.

About the Hospital

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostics and designed to support efficient, high-quality case management.

The team is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent medicine while supporting one another. The hospital is positioned for continued growth under strong clinical leadership.

About the Area

Located in the Mesa and East Valley region, this opportunity offers year-round sunshine, access to hiking and outdoor recreation, and proximity to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Whether you enjoy desert landscapes, mountain biking, golf, or vibrant city life nearby, this region offers flexibility and lifestyle balance.

What to Expect

Salary: Competitive base salary plus production, Medical Director stipend, monthly profit distributions, and long-term equity value creation

• Location: Mesa, AZ Area
• Schedule that respects your time
• Strong staff-to-doctor ratio
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous PTO plus CE time
• Annual CE allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered
• Ownership and Partnership with VPP

Veterinary Practice Partners supports doctor-led hospitals. We do not rebrand your practice. Your hospital remains locally branded and reflective of your leadership.

As Medical Director, you may participate in a structured co-ownership model with meaningful equity and defined participation in performance and growth.

You lead the medicine. VPP provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and marketing support so you can focus on clinical excellence and team development.

VPP supports more than 190 hospitals nationwide and over 200 doctor partners, including more than 100 first-time veterinary owners.

• Primary Medical Director Responsibilities
• Clinical Leadership
• Establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols
• Lead effective case flow and clinical decision-making within an urgent care setting
• Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
• Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
• Identify and implement clinical service enhancements
• Team and Practice Leadership
• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
• Mentor associate veterinarians in urgent care workflows and triage best practices
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team-first culture
• Financial Oversight
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
• Participate in annual planning and performance review
• Support marketing and community engagement initiatives

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Active Arizona veterinary license or ability to obtain
• 3+ years clinical experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• If you are ready to lead a hospital and participate as an owner, we welcome the conversation.