Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (Surgery/Dentistry Focus) – North Kenilworth Veterinary Care

Veterinarian Above average in Surgery (Veterinary)Part-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

PT Associate Veterinarian – North Kenilworth Veterinary Care (Phoenix, AZ)

Looking for a flexible schedule and the opportunity to spend time in surgery? We'd love to meet you!

North Kenilworth Veterinary Care is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (2–3 days/week) to join our collaborative team in the Phoenix Arts District. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery and is looking for a consistent schedule while making a meaningful impact on patients and clients.

Why This Opportunity?

We're looking to add a surgery-loving DVM to our team of doctors. If you enjoy soft tissue surgery, dentistry, building client relationships, and practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Enjoy

  • 2–3 day/week schedule
  • Dedicated surgery opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
  • Supportive, experienced team that loves their practice and clients
  • Freedom to practice medicine your way—no corporate quotas or cookie-cutter protocols
  • Modern equipment in a welcoming, community-focused hospital

About North Kenilworth Veterinary Care

Located in central Phoenix, our cozy hospital has a close-knit, low-turnover team that values collaboration, respect, and exceptional patient care. We believe in supporting one another while creating a positive experience for our clients and their pets.

Ready to Learn More?

If you're looking for a part-time opportunity where you can enjoy surgery, maintain work-life balance, and join a team that truly values its veterinarians, we'd love to connect.

Reach out to Nikki Hanschu at nikki.hanschu@lakefieldvet.com or apply here: https://careers.lakefieldvet.com/jobs/

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Key Responsibilities

Perform soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures for patients. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with a passion for surgery and dentistry. Seeking a professional who values a supportive, community-focused team environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client Relationship Management

Surgery Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 16 employers

4
<$125k
6
$125k-150k
2
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5
$185k
2
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
89%
Sign-on bonus
74%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Surgery (Veterinary)

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible schedule
Dedicated surgery opportunities
Supportive team
Modern equipment