Description
Build the hospital you've always wanted to work in.
Brand - new Vetco Total Care general practice hospitals are coming to Arizona- and we're looking for Hospital Medical Leaders (or Associate Veterinarians) to help shape it from the very beginning. We have hospital locations in Laveen, Tempe, and Goodyear.
This is your chance to build something special. You'll help create the culture, develop your team, establish medical standards, and lead a hospital where exceptional patient care comes first.
Even better? You get to focus on practicing medicine and leading a team - not administrative headaches.
We'll take care of payroll, HR, operations, licensing, and administrative support so you can spend your time where it matters most: caring for pets, mentoring your team, and practicing high - quality medicine in a fully - equipped modern hospital.
Why veterinarians choose Vetco Total Care – and stay:
Practice autonomous medicine with support from local Veterinary Area Medical Directors – no cookie cutter protocols here
Full - time schedules start at just 30 hours per week to support work - life balance
Leadership development, paid continuing education, and career advancement opportunities
No non - compete agreements to tie you down
No negative accruals
No on - call or overnight shifts
We close for lunch – and by 6:00 p.m. every night
We know great medicine starts with great support. As we build this new hospital, we're committed to hiring a qualified, collaborative paraprofessional team that allows doctors to focus on practicing medicine.
Vetco Total Care hospitals offer:
Strong doctor - to - support - staff ratios
Credentialed veterinary technicians and skilled support staff
Ongoing technician training and continuing education
A team - based approach to patient care where partners are encouraged to expand their skills and expertise
Bonus opportunities that benefit all hospital staff
Meet Dr. Diane Balle, Area Medical Director, Arizona
With 18 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Diane Balle is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine, developing future leaders, and creating hospital cultures where people and pets thrive.
As an Area Medical Director, Dr. Balle champions autonomous medicine, advocates for veterinary teams, and builds strong relationships that help doctors and support staff provide the best possible care. She believes great hospitals are built on trust, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance.
Since joining Petco in 2020, Dr. Balle has been excited to be part of the company’s expansion into veterinary medicine. Today, she supports the talented veterinary teams across Arizona, partnering with doctors and staff who bring compassion, dedication, and their very best to every pet they care for.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Requirements
Who we're looking for.
You're an outstanding veterinarian—but just as importantly, you're the kind of doctor people want to work with.
You lead with empathy. You enjoy coaching and mentoring others. You believe psychological safety, mutual respect, and open communication create stronger teams and better patient care. You know that a positive culture doesn't happen by accident—it happens because doctors like you model it every day.
Sounds like you? Let’s talk!
For job requirements or to view our other hospital locations: visit our careers site: Veterinarian Opportunities at Petco
