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Associate Veterinarian - Cottonwood, AZ

Verde Veterinary Hospital.
Cottonwood, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Verde Veterinary Hospital in Cottonwood, AZ seeks a full-time Associate DVM to join our practice

Located just 1 hour from bustling Phoenix or Flagstaff, Verde Veterinary Hospital has been serving the Verde Valley for over 20 years. Our AAHA-accredited practice is seeking a doctor who enjoys discussing cases with his or her colleagues, sharing best practices, and providing compassionate veterinary care to clients from Cottonwood and surrounding areas, including beautiful Sedona.

Get to know us at and reach out to Becky Ash via email at for more information.

Our AAHA-Accredited Clinic

  • Five exam rooms, treatment area, surgery suite, and boarding facilities
  • Hospital focus on dentistry including Midmark digital dental x-ray and CE program for doctors and technicians
  • Digital radiography
  • New Idexx in-house lab suite and in-house pharmacy
  • Use of AVImark practice management software
  • Pet Annual Wellness plans to aid in gaining client compliance to treatment plans
  • Benefits include competitive salary, health, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, paid time off, CE allowance, pet discounts, and professional dues

Cottonwood and the Verde Valley

Located in the heart of Arizona, the Verde Valley is ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cold of Arizona's high country. Cottonwood is surrounded by the red rocks of Sedona, Mingus Mountain elevating to 8,000 feet to the west, and the Mogollon Rim stretching north and east. The low elevation of 3,300 feet and moderate climate make outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, and biking available all year long. The Verde Valley is home to four beautiful wineries, shopping, and community events. Come enjoy the outdoors and an abundance of activities with a small town feel in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

Job Responsibilities

  • Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
  • Performs physical examinations and diagnostic / medical / surgical / dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
  • Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
  • Maintains client / patient medical / surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
  • Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
  • Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
  • Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

    • Skills and Basic Qualifications

  • Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
  • Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
  • Manages time and tasks appropriately.
  • Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
  • Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

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