Associate Veterinarian – Thrive in Sunny Phoenix!
Listed compensation
$135K - $165K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian Join a team where high‑quality medicine meets an unbeatable lifestyle. At Palo Verde Animal Hospital, you’ll practice in a supportive, collaborative environment—right in the heart of beautiful, sunny Phoenix, a city known for 300+ days of sunshine, amazing food, stunning desert trails, and year‑round outdoor living. Why Phoenix? Why Us? Located just off SR‑51, our central Phoenix location puts you minutes from mountain preserves, vibrant neighborhoods, and some of the best hiking, dining, and cultural spots in the Southwest. We believe in true work‑life balance, so you can actually enjoy all that Phoenix offers. Your Schedule: Monday–Friday only Appointments 8–11:30 AM and 1–4 PM Closed 12–1 PM daily for a mid‑day break No weekends, no nights Work differently. Live better. Who We’re Looking For A compassionate veterinarian who values teamwork and excellent patient care Someone who loves a calm, collaborative environment A doctor committed to continuous learning and professional growth What You’ll Do Wellness exams, diagnostics, and preventive care Soft tissue surgery and dental procedures Radiography, in‑house lab work, and medical treatments Mentor and support the technical team Build strong client relationships Compensation & Benefits Salary: $135,000–$165,000 base Plus: Bonus opportunities + production pay Also includes: PTO
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- 401(k) match
- Paid parental leave
- Disability coverage
- CE allowance
- VIN membership
- Licensure & dues
- Uniform allowance
- And more Learn more: paloverdeanimalhospital.com Apply or inquire: toby@paloverdeanimalhospital.com #IH
Key Responsibilities
Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, preventive care, and soft tissue and dental surgeries. Mentor the technical team and build strong relationships with clients.
Requirements
Seeking a compassionate veterinarian who values teamwork and a collaborative environment. The candidate should be committed to continuous professional growth and excellent patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$165k | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)470 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arizona | 62 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 75% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian – Thrive in Sunny Phoenix! at O'Brien Veterinary Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
20 jobs · 9 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Phoenix
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $405k≈ 3.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo≈ 14% 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.