Hospital Ownership Opportunity at Rita Ranch Pet Hospital inTucson, AZ

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Tucson, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Rita Ranch Pet Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice in Tucson, AZ, is offering a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial veterinarian to step into practice ownership without starting from scratch. This is an opportunity to own your practice and keep your purpose, with the support of an established brand, loyal client base, and proven infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an owner-operator who wants to lead, build equity, and practice medicine on their own terms. Rita Ranch Pet Hospital is a thriving, well-equipped practice with a strong community reputation and a warm, close-knit team already in place. Through a partnership model with Lakefield Veterinary Group, the owner will have the autonomy of independent ownership backed by the resources, systems, and support of a larger network.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial veterinarian.
• Desire to own a practice.
• Willingness to lead and build equity.
• Ability to practice medicine independently.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and strong client communication.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Experience or willingness to learn AI-powered efficiency tools.
• Alignment with Lakefield's core values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an owner-operator.
• Existing relationships within the Tucson pet-owning community.
• Experience with AAHA-accredited practices.
• Familiarity with Fear-Free principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build equity in a veterinary practice.
• Practice medicine on your own terms with clinical autonomy.
• Manage and grow a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Ensure strong client communication and individualized patient care.
• Utilize AI-powered efficiency tools for workflow and documentation.
• Demonstrate Lakefield's core values: Respect, Learning, Do the right thing, Wow service, and Fun.

Benefits

• Equity & Profit Participation
• Clinical Autonomy
• Established Foundation (AAHA-accredited hospital, existing staff, clients, equipment, systems)
• Network Backing (administrative support, purchasing power, HR infrastructure, training, and education resources)
• AI-Powered Efficiency Tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed