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Circle L Animal Hospital is looking to welcome the newest Associate DVM to our growing Chino Valley practice!

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role with flexible scheduling and occasional Saturday coverage (half days). There are no on-call services or emergency hours required for this role. Any special interests and experience levels are welcome! We're open to mentoring early career veterinarians and learning from seasoned DVMs. Must be licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of Arizona for consideration.

As our next Associate, you will:

• Find support from a 2-doctor team and a tenured support staff
• Build and uphold existing relationships with our devoted client base
• Practice in a facility equipped with advanced diagnostic features
• Provide loving care to small animals and a peace of mind to their humans
• Have a positive attitude, friendly personality, and commitment to the veterinary field
• Have medical freedom to practice skills you’re proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn
• Have opportunities to practice Western and Eastern veterinary care

Get to know us:

• AAHA-accredited
• Established in 1984
• Predominantly small animal
• Collaborative 2-doctor team
• Experienced, patient, and compassionate Hospital Manager
• Multiple tenured veterinary assistants and technicians
• Dedicated rehab facility (Dr. Armstrong is certified in canine rehabilitation!)
• Primary services include preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and holistic medicine
• Holistic services include acupuncture, laser therapy, chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and herbal medicine
• Clean stand-alone facility with 4 exam rooms
• Excellent location with easy access off AZ-89
• Less than 2 hours from Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Sedona

Benefits package:

• Competitive base salary DOE
• $75,000 bonus package
• Housing assistance
• 120 hours of annual PTO with rollover
• $2,000 annual CE allowance with 4 paid days off to attend
• NO on-call or after hour emergencies
• Additional mentorship through Ready Vet Go
• Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
• Paid parental leave / bonding time
• Professional development assistance
• Paid professional membership dues / licensing
• Structured mentorship program
• 401(k) options
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Personal pet discounts
• Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
• Plus more!

Dr. Leonda Armstrong and the team at Circle L Animal Hospital have been serving the Chino Valley community for nearly 40 years. Our AAHA-Accredited team is comprised of 2 talented veterinarians and a highly skilled support staff that provides exceptional medicine and builds lasting client relationships. We are a well-established, high-quality general practice with a fast-paced and fun atmosphere. Our technicians utilize their skillset to the fullest and play and an integral role in providing exceptional service to our dedicated client base. In additional to traditional preventative care and surgery, our staff is skilled in acupuncture, laser therapy, chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, herbal medicine, and more to help our community’s pets heal and live a balanced, healthy life. We believe in customized plans for each pet and the more options available in addition to conventional veterinary care, the better chance for a positive outcome.

We are looking for someone who will fit nicely within our staff and community, and equally as important, someone who can have fun at work while providing the best veterinary care possible to the community. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

Life at 4,750 feet: Chino Valley is in the mountains of central Arizona where the seasons are mild, and the sense of community is real. It’s a small town with growing popularity, with everything from leisure activities to challenging outdoor sports and recreation. Plus, Chino Valley is an easy drive to three golf courses, multiple lakes, the Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Sedona, and skiing at Flagstaff's Snowbowl.