What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian - Cimarron Animal Hospital (Tucson, AZ) position at Western Veterinary Partners?
**Join Our Passionate Team at Cimarron Animal Hospital!** New Grads Encouraged!
At Cimarron Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their people by providing top-notch medical care with the gentlest hands and the kindest hearts in our AAHA accredited hospital. We emphasize collaboration between doctors and staff to ensure the best medical treatment for our patients, while also supporting the emotional well-being of our patients, clients, and team. Our commitment to client service excellence and a problem-solving perspective drives our continuous growth and improvement in the quality of medicine, nursing care, and client service.
We are committed to teaching for the love of our profession. We offer internships and volunteer opportunities for nursing and DVM students to share the magic of our profession- helping and healing, curing disease and restoring health. Our Team learns together every day as we collaborate (in the form of discussion and daily mentorship) on every case to ensure accurate diagnoses, effective treatments, and sensitive nursing care.
We believe in a place where your suggestions are heard, your interests are supported, and your work truly feels like your hobbysomething you want to do every day alongside people who genuinely care about you. At Cimarron, we foster a family friendly environment where "Pets and Their People Are Our Passion."
We stand by these principles through our AAHA accreditation, Cat Friendly Practice Certification, and Fear Free/Low Stress Handling techniques.
**Benefits include:**
- Competitive base salary DOE with productivity bonus
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- 3 weeks annual PTO with rollover
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid parental leave
- Annual CE allowance and paid days to attend
- Professional skills development programs (dental, ultrasound, surgery)
- Paid professional membership dues/licensing/liability insurance
- Early career mentoring tailored to your needs
- 401(k) options
- Personal and family pet discounts
- Investment in YOUR interests (charity cause, entertainment passes, etc.)
- Shift trading to allow for time off flexibility without sacrificing PTO accrual
- AI-assisted medical record keeping for efficient workflow
- Clients seen and procedures done on time, minimizing after-hours work
- No on-call/emergency calls after hours
**Equipment:**
- Full electronic surgical monitoring
- K-Laser
- Air-compressed full dental suite
- Digital body and dental X-ray
- Electrosurgical unit
- Mini ultrasound
- Diamond corneal burr
**Professional Collaboration:**
- On-call board certified surgeon and ultrasonographer
- Specialty and emergency clinic just 5 minutes away
**Team:**
- 2.5:1 tech-to-doctor ratio
- CVTs VTAs, and Student interns and volunteers
- cross-trained support team
- 33-year experienced DVM Medical Director mentor available as needed
**Community Support Initiatives:**
- Angel Fund collection and Doctor discretionary funds for financially needy patients
- Participation in and donation to the Street Dog Coalition, providing wellness care to homeless pets
- Annual pet food drive for needy pets
- Occasional house calls for home-bound clients
**HOURS:** Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.
**SHIFTS:** 3 or 4 ten-hour shifts with a 90-minute scheduled lunch.
**SKILLS NEEDED:** Patience, sense of humor, team collaboration, desire to grow professionally, soft tissue surgery proficiency, surgical dental extractions, urgent care management, good typing skills, and kind communication skills.
**DISCOVER TUCSON:** Discover an unbeatable quality of life in our small big city with a relaxed pace, a robust economy, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living. With abundant job opportunities in health, industry, technology, and engineering, Tucson is a great place to settle down in comfort! Experience a vibrant historic downtown scene, indulge in delightful pet-friendly restaurants, and enjoy outdoor adventures throughout the year under the glorious sunshine.
If you share our commitment to exceptional client service, providing cutting-edge medicine, respecting your co-workers, and treating every client and pet with dignity, we invite you to apply. Help us make a difference in the lives of pets and their people! Come be a part of a team where your values align with our mission every day.
APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.
