Associate Veterinarian

Ironwood Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Sign-on and/or Relocation Bonus Available

At Ironwood Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a unique clinic while having the opportunity and security of a united network that has your back.

Ironwood Animal Hospital is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. San Tan Valley is in northern Pinal County, Arizona. It is a bedroom community located in the Phoenix metropolitan area's southeastern suburbs. There are many parks for recreation and trails for hiking, biking, or riding in the area. This is a family-oriented community.

Ironwood is a state-of-the‑art, full‑service veterinary clinic that caters to all dog and cat breeds with a devoted and highly skilled staff. We treat our patients as though they were our very own. We build strong, long‑term relationships with clients to ensure that the patient is getting the best care possible.

• Well‑appointed surgery suite and four exam rooms
• Idexx digital radiography system and new computer system with New Ezy Vet software
• Heska reference laboratory
• Radiographic interpretation by Specialists
• Advanced surgery procedures and ultrasound services performed in our clinic by specialists.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry‑leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete.

And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL range starting at $110,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.