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Veterinarian | up to $100k sign-on bonus | Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital | Lakeside, AZ
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital is one of the most respected animal hospitals in Arizona.
Our mission is to provide the best care and service to clients and patients. Our motto, “Quality Pet Care and Client Service at an Exceptional Value,” drives us to be the best. We value the relationship, continued trust, and goodwill we establish with our clients. Courtesy, respect, patience, education, and understanding with clients and their pets are among our top priorities.
Position Purpose:
Practice exceptional medicine. Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle.
Are you looking for a veterinary position where you can build the career you want without sacrificing the life you love? At Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital, you'll join an AAHA-accredited, updated practice in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona, where you'll have the support, flexibility, and clinical autonomy to practice your best medicine every day.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking a better quality of life or a newer doctor looking for mentorship and growth from our 2-doctors, we'd love to meet you!
Why Veterinarians Choose Aspen Ridge AH
✅ Up to $100,000 Sign-On Bonus & relocation
✅ Competitive Base Salary - let's talk about what you're looking for!
✅ Unlimited PTO - but we're assuming you'll take at least 3 weeks!
✅ Strong Surgical and Dental Opportunities
✅ AAHA-Accredited Hospital
✅ Collaborative, Supportive Team Culture
✅ Modern Equipment & In-House Diagnostics
✅ Mentorship Available for New Graduates
✅ Beautiful Mountain Community with Four Seasons
Build the Practice Experience You Want
At Aspen Ridge, you'll have the opportunity to practice a broad range of medicine while developing your clinical interests. Our services include:
- Preventive and wellness care
- Internal medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic imaging
- In-house laboratory services
- Urgent and emergency care for established clients
We believe in empowering our doctors, not micromanaging them, but when it comes to mentorship we're happy to support you! You'll be encouraged to make medical decisions confidently while collaborating with a supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together.
A Schedule That Supports Your Life
Veterinary medicine shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. That's why we offer:
- 3 or 4-day work week with 1 Sat per month
- Work-life balance focused culture
- Shared and manageable on-call responsibilities with a veterinary assistant who will triage your calls
- Time to enjoy the incredible outdoor lifestyle our community offers
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a veterinarian who:
- Holds a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- Is eligible for Arizona veterinary licensure
- Enjoys building strong client relationships
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Is committed to high-quality patient care
Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Live Where Others Vacation
Nestled in Arizona's stunning White Mountains, Lakeside offers something many veterinarians are searching for but struggle to find:
- Four distinct seasons
- Cool mountain temperatures
- Hiking and biking trails
- Fishing and boating
- Skiing and snow sports
- Affordable outdoor recreation
- A welcoming community
Imagine finishing your workday and being minutes from a lake, mountain trail, or ski slope.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values a supportive team, high-quality medicine, and the chance to build meaningful relationships in a beautiful community.
Don't wait, apply today to learn more!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
Pay Range:
USD $125,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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