Veterinary Surgeon
Arizona Regional Intensive Care, Specialty and Emergency - ARISE
Job Description
Arizona Regional Intensive Care, Specialty and Emergency (ARISE) in Queen Creek is looking for a residency-trained veterinarian or board-certified surgeon to join our team.
ARISE boasts a team of committed professionals who prioritize collaboration and friendliness while possessing a fervor for teaching and implementing intricate case management. The hospital has a strong foundation of emergency and critical care, with 9 Board-Certified Criticalists and 2 VTS in ECC who provide strong anesthesia support and comprehensive ICU oversight to ensure exceptional care for the complex cases managed in the hospital. The ARISE team has strong interdepartmental collaboration between our specialty services which include cardiology, radiologist, internal medicine, surgery, and critical care. We also work closely with our local general practitioners who provide a strong referral caseload and a cohesive community to ensure excellent long-term care for our patients. Interns and emergency/critical care residents regularly engage in rotations within our services and we are opening a surgical internship as our surgical team and caseload continues to grow, underscoring the vital need to nurture an environment conducive to learning.
The sprawling 32,000 square foot facility boasts a GE Mobile 1.5T MRI, a 128 slice CT (with cardiac gating capabilities), flexible and rigid video endoscopy, multiple ultrasound units (including Toshiba Aplio i700, Vivid iQ with 3 cardiac probes, GE Versana, Mindray), digital radiography - with a separate suite for the surgical team, and OEC Elite Vascular mobile c-arm fluoroscopy for use in the large interventional radiology or surgical suites. We have Storz laparoscopy and arthroscopy towers, Ligasure bipolar vessel sealing devices, smoke evacuator units, and all instrumentation required for specialty soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. As a growing surgical service, we are constantly adding to our equipment inventory and are strongly supported in this by our hospital administrative team. You’ll also find suites dedicated to mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal therapies as well as a stunning 2,000-square-foot conference center, administrative offices, 34 exam rooms, and a designated area for visiting clients. Our hospital also has a successful blood donor program which ensures access to blood products including whole blood, pRBC and plasma for our patients.
ARISE Veterinary Center was named one of the winners in dvm360’s 2025 HospitalDesign360 Competition. They won in the Expansive Category (over 8,000 sq ft) — recognized for smart, innovative, compassionate, patient-centered design. Pretty great visibility for ARISE and a nice reflection of the standards we’re setting across Ethos. Big congrats to the team! Melissa Burns, director of hospital operations at ARISE Veterinary Center, emphasized the collective effort behind their win: “This award is a reflection of the heart, vision, and relentless dedication of the entire ARISE team. I’m incredibly proud of the culture we’ve built — one grounded in compassion, innovation and a passion for leading the future of veterinary medicine. It’s an honor to be recognized for the work we love doing every day.”
The Phoenix metro area is a rapidly growing, multicultural, diverse region with numerous activities to enjoy year-round. The warm climate allows for outdoor hiking, camping, trail running, and mountain biking set in a scenic backdrop famous for its deep canyons, natural rock formations, and volcanic mountain ranges. Drive 3 hours north, and the cooler snowy landscapes of Flagstaff can be reached, 5 hours west brings you to the Pacific West Coast in California, 4 hours south to Mexico, and 4 hours northwest to Las Vegas.
Queen Creek, AZ is one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona. Only minutes away from two major airports and 30 minutes away from downtown Phoenix. Come see why they say this family-friendly community has a small-town charm with modern amenities. Click HERE for more information.
Every member of the Ethos team has access to our dedicated community support team, tasked with offering assistance to all Ethos employees. This team aids in navigating work-life balance and promoting overall well-being. Their services include virtual well-being programs and in-person retreats aimed at empowering individuals to optimize their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves possible.
To start your journey and connect with ARISE, reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner, Lindsey Hays at LHays@ethosvet.com