Veterinary Medical Director - Premium Facility, Progressive Medicine - Fountain Hills, AZ
Western Veterinary Partners · Fountain Hills, AZ · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Veterinary Medical Director
- Lead a highly respected AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital
- Mentor and support fellow veterinarians
- Help guide medical protocols and standards of care
- Influence hospital culture and professional development
- Continue practicing medicine, surgery, and dentistry
- Collaborate with an experienced leadership team
- Shape the future vision of a beautiful, growing facility
Practice Highlights
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited practice
- Certified Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) through the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
- Established small animal general practice
- Drop-off appointments and urgent care services
- Occasional emergency triage during regular business hours
- Internal medicine and dermatology services
- Advanced dentistry program
- Comprehensive companion animal medicine
- Strong surgical caseload
- Loyal, engaged client base seeking high-quality care
- Positive, collaborative hospital culture
Surgery & Dentistry
- Spays and neuters
- Mass removals and biopsies
- Intestinal, lymph node, liver, and tissue biopsies
- Foreign body surgeries
- Splenectomies
- Cystotomies
- Eyelid surgeries
- Enucleations
- Wound repair procedures
- Strong client demand for both preventive and advanced dental procedures
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Active Arizona veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
- Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- Several years of experience in companion animal medicine
- Strong skills in surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and medical case management
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor, coach, and support fellow veterinarians
- Passion for leadership, collaboration, and professional development
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary plus production bonus
- Leadership compensation opportunities
- Additional bonus opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Career growth opportunities