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Managing Veterinarian

Sun City Animal Hospital

Job Description

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


Why Sun City?

Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Sun City offers an active, outdoor-focused lifestyle with 300+ days of sunshine each year.  Enjoy hiking, golfing, swimming, and nearby adventures at the White Tank Mountains and Lake Pleasant.  We’re minutes from scenic trails (perfect for lunch-break walks!) and a short drive from Phoenix and Scottsdale, home to world-class events like the Phoenix Open, Arabian Horse Show, and Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
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.
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Sun City, Arizona, United States

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