Associate Veterinarian - Wickenburg Vet Clinic (Wickenburg, AZ)
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Job Description
Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic | Wickenburg, Arizona
Flexible Schedule | Full-Time or Part-time Opportunity | Small Animal Practice
We are well established in Wickenburg, Arizona, a ranching community located about an hour outside Phoenix. At Wickenburg, you’ll have opportunities to pursue your professional interests, including the option to incorporate equine medicine into your caseload if desired.
Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a decidedly positive attitude, great communication skills, and excellent medical and surgical skills. Our focus is on the client experience, ensuring we meet their needs and expectations. Veterinarians who have great bedside manners and will enjoy getting to know our clients on a more personal level would be excellent additions to the team.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
We are currently seeking a veterinarian who can provide coverage approximately 2–4 days per week, with some schedule flexibility.
Our Hospital Will Be Open
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00pm
- Saturdays: Half days
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits are available for veterinarians working 30 hours or more per week.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary: dependent 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
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
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the outskirts of the Sonoran Desert!
What began as a gold mining town, Wickenburg, AZ, has transformed into a community that’s known for its clean air, wide-open space, team roping, dude ranches, tourism, and outdoor adventure.
Whether you’re spending an evening at the classic, old-time theater in downtown Wickenburg or enjoying one of the many recreational activities (hiking, off-roading, golfing, and more!), the city offers a wide variety of activities for all ages.
For rodeo lovers, Wickenburg is known as the Team Roping Capital of the World—and rightfully so! Wickenburg (and the surrounding area) boast some of the best roping arenas a cow poke could ever hope for.
A short drive from Phoenix, Wickenburg compliments individuals who are seeking an active lifestyle, great weather, and the space to explore or raise a family.
If you’re a compassionate small animal doctor looking to make an impact on an incredible team, apply today!
Since 1986, Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic has gone the extra mile to make a difference and create a special bond with our clients and their pets. Wickenburg has a year-round population of fewer than 9,000 residents, and we are proud to provide personalized, high-quality care for our small community.
Our support team is eager to assist, and we have a beautiful, spacious, and clean facility with multiple exam rooms. We primarily provide GP services and take our last appointment at 4:30 p. m. so our team can leave on-time and enjoy life outside of work. To learn more, visit wickenburgveterinaryclinic.com.
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
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals in a clinical setting. Build strong relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the clinic's support team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Small Animal General Practice Career Context
Western Veterinary Partners ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,509 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)456 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Arizona | 98 active | 4,576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment4,576 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Western Veterinary Partners | #7 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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