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.
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
