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Description & Requirements
Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus • Management Bonus Opportunity
Are you a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, leading with purpose, and helping a team grow?
Animal Medical Center of Deer Valley is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our practice in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an opportunity to step into an established leadership role at a respected hospital with a loyal client base, experienced support team, and a strong foundation for future growth.
We're looking for a doctor who is passionate about high-quality medicine, team development, and creating a positive culture where both people and patients thrive.
Why AMC Deer Valley?
Founded in 2001, AMC Deer Valley has built a reputation for compassionate care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative team environment. We believe great hospitals are built on communication, consistency, and mutual respect, and we're looking for a leader who shares those values.
Hospital Highlights
- Loyal and established client base
- Surgical suite and dedicated dental treatment area
- Digital radiography, including dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- IDEXX in-house diagnostics (ProCyte, Catalyst, SNAP Readers, Sedivue)
- Collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and patient care
The Opportunity
As Managing Veterinarian, you'll balance clinical practice with leadership and mentorship, helping guide the medical direction of the hospital while supporting the growth and success of your team.
Lead the Medical Team
- Maintain and elevate standards of care
- Support case collaboration and medical decision-making
- Promote consistency in diagnostics, treatment plans, and client communication
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence
Mentor & Develop Others
- Coach and support associate veterinarians
- Help create a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts
- Serve as a trusted resource for doctors and support staff alike
Help Shape the Future
- Partner with hospital leadership on practice goals and growth initiatives
- Support efficient workflows and operational improvements
- Play a key role during an exciting leadership transition
- Influence the future direction of a well-established hospital
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $140,000-$160,000, depending on experience
- Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
- Quarterly production bonus opportunities
- Additional management bonus incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- CE allowance, paid licensure, and professional dues
- Generous personal pet care discounts
Who We're Looking For
- DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school
- Arizona veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- 5 years of clinical experience
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and team development
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, ethical veterinary medicine
More Than a Leadership Title
This role is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to make a lasting impact, not just on patients, but on the people they work alongside every day.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a respected hospital, mentor the next generation of veterinarians, and help shape the future of a collaborative team, we'd love to connect with you.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000