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Surprise, Arizona

Associate Veterinarian - Asante

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine, building trusted relationships with clients, and growing alongside a collaborative team.

This is an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern hospital where you'll be empowered to manage a diverse caseload, continuously develop your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them. You'll work alongside experienced doctors and supportive hospital leaders who are committed to your growth and success.

What You'll Find at GoodVets

  • Clinical autonomy and trust
  • Modern hospitals and technology
  • Collaborative, growth-minded teams
  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Unlimited CE and professional growth support
  • Competitive compensation + production

Paid Parental Leave and Sabbatical Program

  • If you're looking for more than your next job – if you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the future of veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.
  • Dive into the details: View the full job description.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will deliver high-quality medical care and manage a diverse caseload within a modern hospital environment. They are expected to build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the hospital team.

Requirements

Candidates must be passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to professional growth and clinical excellence. The role requires the ability to work alongside experienced doctors and contribute to a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client relationship managementCaseload managementCollaborative teamworkMedical diagnosticsPatient care

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, 88% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $125k–$163k)455 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Arizona94 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
1
$55k
0
$85k-115k
2
$115k-145k
5
$145k-175k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

22 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
3
7-8
18
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

Vet Cor · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

Vet Cor · Tustin, California

$120k-$150k
#3

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

$125k-$150k
#4

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

$125k-$150k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Good Vets

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited CE
Paid parental leave
Sabbatical program
Production bonus

Living in Surprise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,942/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

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