AAHA Accredited Hospital Seeking FT Associate Veterinarian- Rita Ranch Pet Hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Tucson, AZ

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Rita Ranch Pet Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a well-equipped hospital with a loyal client base, with potential to grow into a Leadership role.

At Rita Ranch Pet Hospital, we are a close-knit team that truly cares about our patients, clients, and each other. We’ve built strong, long-standing relationships in the community and focus on thoughtful, individualized care. We prioritize patient comfort, strong client communication, and Fear-Free-inspired handling. Our team is supportive, collaborative, and always learning, creating an environment where you can feel confident and genuinely enjoy your work.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or ability to obtain licensure in Arizona.
• Experience in high-quality veterinary medicine.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in Fear-Free-inspired handling techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an AAHA-accredited hospital.
• Interest in leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality medicine in a well-equipped hospital.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized care to patients.
• Prioritize patient comfort, strong client communication, and Fear-Free-inspired handling.
• Collaborate with a supportive and learning team.
• Potentially grow into a Leadership role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with base salary, production, and no negative accrual.
• Potential sign-on bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• PTO.
• Generous CE allowance.
• Paid licensing and membership dues.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Uniform allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level