Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital is one of the most respected animal hospitals in Arizona.
Our mission is to provide the best care and service to clients and patients. Our motto, “Quality Pet Care and Client Service at an Exceptional Value,” drives us to be the best. We value the relationship, continued trust, and goodwill we establish with our clients. Courtesy, respect, patience, education, and understanding with clients and their pets are among our top priorities.
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Lakeside, AZ
We are offering up to $50k in sign-on bonuses!
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small-animal practice located in the beautiful mountain community of Lakeside, Arizona. Since 2009, we’ve built a strong reputation for exceptional medical care, clear client communication, and lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Nestled in Arizona’s scenic White Mountains, the area offers four seasons, lakes, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation. Plus convenient access to larger cities and airports within driving distance!
Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital offers comprehensive services including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, and emergency support for established clients, along with a feline-friendly facility featuring dedicated cat-only spaces.
We operate in a paperless, technology-forward environment, and doctors enjoy opportunities to perform surgery and dentistry while sharing a manageable on-call rotation.
Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling supports a healthy work–life balance.
What we are looking for
Benefits & Perks
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values a supportive team, high-quality medicine, and the chance to build meaningful relationships in a close-knit community. Don't wait, apply today to learn more!
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
