Veterinarian - Acacia Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Acacia Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our multi-doctor team in Tucson, Arizona.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DVM who has hands-on experience and is confident in surgery and medical exams; however, we're also open to new graduates. Experience with exotics and/or an interest in orthopedics is a plus, but not required.

Our Strengths

  • Providing compassionate care to dogs, cats, and exotics
  • Utilizing our experienced and well-trained technical team
  • Upholding the high standards of our AAHA-accreditation
  • Remaining family-oriented and understanding our team members deserve time away from work

Benefits Package

  • Competitive compensation DOE
  • Exciting bonus / relocation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Support your professional interests, whatever they may be!
  • Generous annual PTO
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues / licensing / AVMA PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts

VIN Membership

  • Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
  • Plus more!

An Inside Look at Acacia Animal Hospital

We strive to be a comprehensive care facility and have spent 10+ years cultivating relationships in our community to see the importance of a patient focused medicine approach. We see small animals and exotics and occasionally work with the local wildlife rescue.

We’re an AAHA-accredited practice that is equipped with digital radiographs, ultrasound, cold laser, warming surgical tables, and more. We have five exam rooms, IDEXX in-house laboratory (including sedivue), and perform everything from general wellness checks to orthopedic surgery, TPLO, and dental services.

Hard-working and compassionate individuals who love helping animals and want to continue to grow on the job make the best additions to our team.

  • Meet our multi-doctor team: acacia-vets.com
  • Learn more: acacia-vets.com

Required for This Role

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program

Licensed or License-eligible in Arizona

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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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

The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals, including performing general wellness checks and surgical procedures. The role involves working within a multi-doctor team to uphold AAHA-accredited standards and utilizing the hospital's diagnostic equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program or be currently enrolled. Applicants must also be licensed or license-eligible to practice in the state of Arizona.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineExotic animal careDigital radiographyCold laser therapyLaboratory diagnosticsPatient careAAHA standards

Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $125k–$158k)498 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Arizona73 active3,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusArizona healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings936 in the last 30 days548 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation DOE
Exciting bonus / relocation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Generous annual PTO
Paid parental leave / bonding time
Annual CE allowance with days off
Professional development assistance
Paid professional membership dues / licensing / AVMA PLIT

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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