Medical Director / Veterinarian (DVM) | ArkVets North Phoenix
ArkVets · Phoenix, AZ · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$190k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Medical Director role at our largest, newest, and most fully equipped hospital offers:
- Average of 18 appointments per day on clinical days, with 1-2 surgery days per week.
- Mixed general practice with dedicated urgent care.
- Set the standard of medicine for the hospital, mentor junior doctors and techs, and contribute to protocols across all three ArkVets locations.
- Partner directly with ownership on how the practice grows.
Responsibilities
On the practice side:
- Treat around 18 patients daily on clinical days.
- Perform up to 2 surgeries per week based on personal preference.
- Lead the hospital's clinical and administrative operations.
- Contribute to hospital-wide protocols and practices.
- Work closely with ownership to shape the practice's future.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must:
- Have an Arizona veterinary license in good standing prior to start date.
- Have at least 3 years of practice experience.
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or medical-director experience is a plus.
- Be available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with some weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Genuine communication skills and a good attitude.
Skills
Essential skills for this position include:
- Effective leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in setting and maintaining high standards of veterinary care.
Benefits
The benefits package includes:
- Competitive ProSal percentage based on experience.
- $10,000 medical director stipend on top of base and production.
- Two of our highest wellness plans, free, for your own pets, plus 20% off all other treatment and medications.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for you and eligible dependents.
- 4 weeks combined paid time off (120 hours vacation + 40 hours sick), plus paid holidays.
- 2 additional paid CE days per year for ArkVets-required continuing education.
- Paid Arizona state veterinary license fees and paid DEA registration.
- $500 annual professional membership stipend — use it toward VIN, AZVMA, AVMA, or any group you want to join.
- 401(k) plan.
- Full liability and license defense coverage.
Pay
Base salary: $190,000, guaranteed floor against production — classic ProSal, no negative accrual.
Medical director stipend: $10,000.
Schedule
No mandatory on-call. Shift coverage is voluntary.