Veterinarian - Norterra Animal Hospital

Aspen Dental•Phoenix, AZ

23h•$170,000 - $185,000

About The Position

This opening is a lead Veterinarian role, Managing Clinical Director. Norterra Animal Hospital is proud to be a part of Lovet Pet Health Care, a family of 23 general practice hospitals that are thriving in the “The Valley of the Sun”. Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their furry companions has allowed us to flourish. This is a unique opportunity to make a long-term impact as a medical leader while also giving you a path to future ownership. Reports to: Senior Director, Field Operations What’s in it for you? • $170,000–$185,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) • Monthly profit-sharing based on hospital performance • Unlimited CE allowance • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401k with match • 4-day workweek with no on-call or overnight shifts • Path to hospital OWNERSHIP

Requirements

A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing
2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine required

Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture: Serves as the clinical leader and cultural driver, overseeing Associate DVMs and supporting hospital-wide performance and retention initiatives.
Mentorship & Talent Development: Partners with support teams to recruit, mentor, and develop veterinary staff through structured training and growth plans.
Operational Oversight: Implements and refines workflows, pricing, client service, and compliance protocols to align with hospital and enterprise goals. Strong understanding of operational KPIs, including but not limited to financial and budgetary data, people and culture data, and client satisfaction data and is able to utilize to make informed decisions.
Client & Clinical Excellence: Ensures the best veterinary medicine is practiced daily, supports use of advanced equipment, and drives high client satisfaction.
Strategic Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with HR, operations, and compliance teams to support performance management, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
Patient Care: Maintains a reduced caseload and up-to-date clinical skills to support hospital needs.