Managing Veterinarian

Are you an experienced DVM who loves mentoring others, elevating medical standards, and leading a thriving team?  If you’re ready to guide a busy, successful small-animal practice with an exceptional veterinary staff, Sun City Animal Hospital may be your next home.

We are seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our 3-doctor small-animal practice, partnering closely with hospital leadership to support medical excellence, team development, and practice growth.

What You’ll Do

Advance Medical Care

• Provide oversight of medical and surgical cases, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client communication
• Establish and maintain medical protocols and standards of care
• Support case continuity between doctors
• Manage medical inventory, minimize waste, and control costs

Lead & Develop the Team

• Mentor associate veterinarians and support new graduate development
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and performance management
• Support technician training, appraisals, and medical counseling
• Partner with the Hospital Manager on training programs, CE tracking, and licensure

Drive Financial & Practice Growth

• Monitor key financial and performance metrics
• Assist with annual planning, operating, and capital budgets
• Encourage patient visits, client compliance, and community involvement
• Embrace innovation and support hospital and NVA growth initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $130,000–$170,000 depending on experience
• Monthly production based bonuses
• Up to $10k signing bonus
• Additional management bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision &401(k) with match
• Paid vacation & sick time
• CE allowance, paid licensure & membership dues
• Generous personal pet care discount

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school
• Active Arizona veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• Proven leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Strong medical judgment and commitment to high standards of care
• Ability to confidently lead, delegate, and motivate a diverse team

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.