Veterinarian | Tucson, AZ
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Job Description
Four Paws Veterinary Clinic, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to join our thriving practice in Tucson, AZ! This position offers a six figure salary plus production, a generous signing bonus, work/life balance, no upfront non-compete and more!
About the Position
We are seeking a compassionate associate veterinarian to help grow our thriving practice! All levels of experience will be considered, but the ideal candidate will be friendly, personable and a team player. This is a great opportunity for a new grad looking for mentorship or an experienced doctor learning to join an established team!
About the Hospital
We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities.
About the Team
Work along a team that is friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to an enjoyable work-life balance. Our experienced support staff and veterinarians create a professional work experience while helping our clients care for their beloved companions.
Why You'll Love Tucson, AZ!
Tucson offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a dynamic, growing community while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. With abundant sunshine, breathtaking mountain and desert landscapes, and a thriving food, arts, and cultural scene, Tucson has something for everyone.
The city also offers a more attainable cost of living than many larger Western metros, making it an attractive place to put down roots. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a vibrant community, or a great place to grow personally and professionally, Tucson offers the best of both worlds.
- The Ultimate CarePackage
- This is where Four Paws and CareVet separates itself:
- Six-figure base + production with no negative accrual — you earn what you produce, no strings
- Signing bonus + relocation stipend + student loan support — they're invested in getting you here and keeping you!
- No upfront non-compete — because you shouldn't have to negotiate your freedom before you've even started
- Custom comp packages tailored to you!
- Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, short-term disability, life insurance, and more!
- Paid parental leave + adoption assistance
- Paid time off + free access to Carebnb
- CE coverage, mentorship, and skill development built into the culture
- CareCoach allows you to bring the goals and we’ll help you get there.
On-staff licensed social worker and access to our EAP — real support for compassion fatigue, not just a hotline number
Want the full picture? Ask about CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage.
Responsibilities
What Your Days Look Like
Diagnose and treat patients across the full scope of general practice, with in-house diagnostics, radiology, and ultrasound
Perform Surgery on Patients
Manage cases from first exam through recovery, with an experienced support staff that keeps things running so you can focus on medicine
Build genuine client relationships — explaining conditions clearly, guiding treatment decisions, and earning the kind of trust that keeps a practice thriving
Collaborate with fellow veterinarians on complex cases — real consultation, not just parallel shifts in the same building
Prescribe, treat, and vaccinate with the confidence that comes from having the tools and team behind you
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree, with active licensure in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)
Comfortable working across general practice — diagnostics, medical management, and surgery — with the confidence to make sound clinical decisions independently
A communicator clients trust — you can explain a diagnosis clearly, have a hard conversation when needed, and leave an owner feeling heard
Genuinely collaborative — you enjoy practicing alongside other veterinarians and value a team that pushes each other to be better
- Calm under pressure, decisive when it counts, and honest about what you don't know
- A real fondness for the work — the medicine, the animals, and the people who love them
Ready to Take the Next Step?
- Reach out directly to Kaitlyn Bryan - she's happy to answer questions you may have!
- (816) 379-0805 khenderson@carevethealth.com
About CareVet
CareVet partners with veterinary hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice worth working at — the team, the culture, the community connection — while adding the clinical resources, compensation, and support infrastructure that independent practices often can't offer alone. The mission is straightforward: exceptional care for patients, and a career worth staying in for the people who provide it.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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