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Description & Requirements
Are you an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, leading with intention, and helping shape the future of a well-established practice? Animal Medical Center of Deer Valley (AMC Deer Valley) is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and guide our hospital as we move into its next chapter.
This is a unique opportunity for a confident, people-focused leader to step into a respected role at an AAHA-accredited hospital that values high-quality medicine, collaboration, and culture.
About the Hospital
Founded in 2001, AMC Deer Valley is a long-standing, trusted practice serving a loyal client base. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture rooted in communication and teamwork. Leadership is hands-on and approachable, with a strong emphasis on consistency, professionalism, and mutual respect. Team connection is fostered through regular collaboration, ensuring alignment and shared goals across the hospital.
Hospital Highlights:
- AAHA accredited
- 3 exam rooms
- Surgical suite
- Designated table for dental procedures
- Digital full-body & dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- IDEXX in-house diagnostics (ProCyte, Catalyst, SNAP Readers, Sedivue)
The Role
As Managing Veterinarian, you’ll balance clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight. You’ll partner closely with hospital leadership to ensure consistent medical standards while fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment.
Medical Leadership
- Provide oversight of medical and surgical cases
- Establish, uphold, and evolve medical protocols and standards of care
- Support continuity of care across doctors
- Guide diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication
- Ensure the hospital remains inspection-ready at all times
Mentorship & Leadership Development
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and performance development
- Partner with leadership on training, CE tracking, and licensure
- Promote a respectful, team-first culture
Practice Operations & Growth
- Support efficient workflows and operational improvements
- Encourage client education, compliance, and patient visits
- Participate in hospital initiatives and community engagement
- Help guide the practice through an upcoming leadership transition
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- CE allowance, paid licensure, and membership dues
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus!
- Additional management bonuses
- Opportunity for production based bonuses
- Base salary: $140,000–$160,000 (depending on experience)
The Ideal Candidate
- DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school
- Active Arizona license (or ability to obtain)
- 5 years of clinical experience
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and culture-building
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, ethical veterinary medicine
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000