Veterinarian (DVM) | ArkVets Avondale

Description

At a glance

• $180,000 base, ProSal, no negative accrual, vacation doesn't count against production

• Signing bonus based on experience

• No mandatory on-call. Shift coverage is voluntary.

• 3 techs per DVM — more with experience

• Two of our highest wellness plans, free, for your own pets — plus 20% off other care and medications

• Medical director on-site; quarterly training; individual mentorship in the direction you want to grow

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a real plus at Avondale

Why ArkVets exists

We started ArkVets because we believed veterinary medicine could be practiced differently — in hospitals where doctors are trusted, techs are developed, and clients are told the truth about their pets' care without being pressured into it. We're locally and family owned, three hospitals across Metro Phoenix, and we intend to stay that way.

We're not a chain. We're not a rollup. There's no regional VP flying in with a new script. When something's broken, you can tell the owner directly — she'll answer. When something works, it becomes part of how we practice everywhere.

That independence is the point. It's what lets us do fear-free-inspired medicine as the default, keep estimates transparent, protect our doctors from burnout, and invest in the equipment and the people who make good medicine possible.

About ArkVets Avondale

Avondale is our longest-standing hospital — a 30-year neighborhood practice we took over in 2017 and fully remodeled in 2021. So you get the trust of a well-established clientele inside a modern, purpose-fit hospital.

The building is 5,000 square feet with two large surgery suites, a separate contagious-disease area, digital radiology, ultrasound, Ligasure, and a Class IV therapy laser. There's a medical director on-site, and 3 techs per DVM (more as you take on more).

Avondale itself is a growing West Valley community — young families, first-time pet parents, and a client base that mirrors the neighborhood. A meaningful share of our conversations happen in Spanish, and doctors who can hold those conversations directly are especially valued here.

What practicing here actually looks like

Around 18 appointments per day, with 1–2 surgery days per week — you help shape the split. General practice mixed with a dedicated urgent care service, so no two days look identical. You'll see the routine wellness caseload and the harder cases that keep the work interesting.

You'll have surgery and dentistry coaching available, quarterly doctor training programs, and individual mentorship in whatever you want to grow — ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced surgery, leadership. We invest in the specific direction each doctor wants to go.

Our default is low-stress, fear-free-inspired care — but we run urgent care too, and we won't pretend a scared, actively bleeding patient at 4:45 always gets the slow, cookies-first workup. Honesty about the work is part of the culture.

No mandatory on-call. If a shift needs coverage, we ask — we don't require. Doctors choose whether to say yes.

Who fits here

Three things matter to us as a team, and they're the honest filter for whether you'll thrive here:

• We Do the Right Thing. We serve with integrity, exceed expectations, and intend to leave our profession better than we found it.

• We Make Magic Happen. We take care of each other. Our energy changes lives — humans and pets both.

• We Have Contagious Curiosity. We seek to grow. We value professional development. We take an active role in making the workplace better.

Compensation

• Base salary: $180,000, guaranteed floor against production — classic ProSal, no negative accrual

• Vacation does not count against production

• Competitive ProSal percentage based on experience

• Signing bonus based on experience

Benefits

• 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 (full-time)

• 2 additional paid CE days per year for ArkVets-required continuing education

• Continuing education allowance

• 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)

• Full liability and license defense coverage

• Quarterly doctor training programs

• Individual mentorship in your chosen growth areas

• Real leadership paths for doctors who want them

To apply

Please answer three short questions with your resume:

1. How long have you been practicing as a DVM?

2. What's your surgery experience — routine soft tissue, dentistry, more advanced?

3. Where would you like to grow — ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced surgery, leadership, something else?

Applications go directly to Kimberly (owner) and Kandi (Director of Operations). You'll hear back from a real person.

Want to talk before you apply, or come tour the hospital? Email us at careers@arkvets.co — we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Arizona veterinary license in good standing prior to start date

• Availability between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with some weekends and holidays

• Genuine communication skills and a good attitude

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus at Avondale