Lead Veterinarian - Mesa
Compensation
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Job Description
At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.
We're looking for a Lead Veterinarian who is passionate about practicing exceptional medicine, mentoring fellow doctors, and helping build a culture where people love coming to work.
This is an opportunity to lead a modern hospital while spending the majority of your time doing what you love: caring for patients. You'll partner closely with hospital leadership to shape medical quality, develop talent, and create an outstanding experience for both clients and team members.
What You'll Find at GoodVets
- Clinical autonomy and trust
- Modern hospitals and technology
- Collaborative, growth-minded teams
- Leadership development opportunities
- 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.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now or schedule a one-on-one conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will oversee medical quality and hospital operations while mentoring fellow doctors and staff. They will focus on providing exceptional patient care and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified veterinarians with a passion for clinical excellence and leadership. The role requires the ability to develop talent and shape the medical standards of a modern veterinary hospital.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ 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)). 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $125k–$163k)455 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arizona | 94 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 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 |
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