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Scottsdale, Arizona

Veterinarian - Scottsdale Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$170k-$185k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

This opening is a lead Veterinarian role, Managing Clinical Director.

Scottsdale Hills Animal Hospital is proud to be a part of Lovet Pet Health Care, a family of 23 general practice hospitals that are thriving in the “The Valley of the Sun”. Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their furry companions has allowed us to flourish.

This is a unique opportunity to make a long-term impact as a medical leader while also giving you a path to future ownership.

Reports to: Senior Director, Field Operations

What’s in It for You?

  • $170,000–$185,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Monthly profit-sharing based on hospital performance
  • Unlimited CE allowance
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401k with match
  • 4-day workweek with no on-call or overnight shifts
  • Path to hospital OWNERSHIP

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Culture: Serves as the clinical leader and cultural driver, overseeing Associate DVMs and supporting hospital-wide performance and retention initiatives.
  • Mentorship & Talent Development: Partners with support teams to recruit, mentor, and develop veterinary staff through structured training and growth plans.
  • Operational Oversight: Implements and refines workflows, pricing, client service, and compliance protocols to align with hospital and enterprise goals. Strong understanding of operational KPIs, including but not limited to financial and budgetary data, people and culture data, and client satisfaction data and is able to utilize to make informed decisions.
  • Client & Clinical Excellence: Ensures the best veterinary medicine is practiced daily, supports use of advanced equipment, and drives high client satisfaction.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with HR, operations, and compliance teams to support performance management, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
  • Patient Care: Maintains a reduced caseload and up-to-date clinical skills to support hospital needs.

Education and Experience

  • A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing
  • 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine required

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting or working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Regular walking, lifting, turning, and twisting

TAG—The Aspen Group, its affiliates, and supported practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome all qualified applicants.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Managing Clinical Director will serve as the primary clinical leader, overseeing associate veterinarians and driving hospital-wide performance and culture. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing operational KPIs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality veterinary care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license and possess at least two years of clinical veterinary experience. Strong leadership, operational, and communication skills are required to manage hospital workflows and team development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipOperational managementKPI analysisBudgetary managementRegulatory complianceStaff recruitmentClinical protocols

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $176k 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinaryranked against 4,526 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$170k–$185kVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)481 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$176k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Arizona83 active4,574 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings65 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,526 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Scottsdale Hills Animal Hospital at Aspen Dental a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,526 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
1
$120k
2
$150k
2
$180k
0
$195k-220k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 7 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Associate Veterinarian - North Phoenix Animal Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)

$125k-$150k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,526 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Aspen Dental

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Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly profit-sharing
Unlimited CE allowance
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with match
4-day workweek
No on-call or overnight shifts
Path to hospital ownership

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$812k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,114/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.