Associate Veterinarian - Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic - Phoenix, AZ

WellHaven Pet Health • PHOENIX, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic, a four-doctor small-animal practice in East Phoenix, is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality veterinary care to canine and feline patients. The clinic has six exam rooms and facilities that include digital X-ray and dental X-ray, laser therapy, ultrasound, and separate entrances for dogs and cats. The Associate Veterinarian helps ensure high-quality medical care, client service, employee well-being, and productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager provide leadership and guidance to support the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or at an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available.

The role includes practicing veterinary medicine in accordance with applicable laws, professional ethics, and WellHaven protocols; maintaining complete medical records; communicating with clients; supporting and training staff; and contributing to community events, marketing, and hospital projects. The veterinarian is expected to demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices, and to help the team maintain safety and regulatory standards.

Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The stated salary range is $120,000–$160,000 plus production. WellHaven describes benefits including full-time benefits at 30 hours per week, quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual, no non-compete agreements, leadership opportunities, up to 200 hours of PTO including holidays, continuing education, and sick time, comprehensive health coverage with an HSA contribution, a flexible CE allowance, pet wellness plans, and a scrub allowance. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available to ask about.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board license.
• Must be in good standing with the state or states where employed on the first day of employment.
• Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
• Maintain current veterinary knowledge through professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrate motivation, determination, accountability, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide consistent, high-quality, safe medical services.
• Set priorities and remain action-oriented in a fast-paced environment; remain calm and resilient.
• Communicate and organize effectively when interacting with the veterinary team and clients.
• Ability to learn computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity for using a keyboard, operating equipment, and reading information.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Current USDA Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional service while supporting a positive hospital environment, medical standards, and business performance.
• Follow WellHaven protocols and practices, and oversee employees in prioritizing practice goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor on development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with applicable veterinary practice laws, controlled-substance laws, and the WellHaven Code of Ethics.
• Maintain thorough, accurate medical records and meet hospital quality-control standards.
• Communicate comprehensively with clients in person, by phone, and by email as needed.
• Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Advocate for excellent client service and patient well-being.
• Provide medical training to support staff and, as required, train, lead, or manage them.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; adapt communication to individual clients and resolve complaints as appropriate.
• Lead and guide the team in meeting hospital safety standards and applicable DEA and OSHA regulations.
• Meet OSHA standards and regulations outlined in company policies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits available at 30 hours per week.
• Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
• No non-compete agreements.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Up to 200 hours of PTO when holidays, continuing education, and sick time are included.
• Comprehensive health coverage and a generous HSA contribution.
• Continuing education allowance that flexes with the employee’s interests.
• Pet wellness plans.
• Scrub allowance.
• Sign-on bonus (candidates are invited to ask about availability).
• Relocation assistance (candidates are invited to ask about availability).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree