Full-Time

Managing Clinical Director Veterinarian

AZPetVet

AZPetVet

51-200 employees

Vet hospital network delivering pet care

Compensation Overview

$170k - $185k/yr

+ Profit-sharing + 401(k) match + Ownership opportunity

Peoria, AZ, USA

In Person

PhD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license in good standing.
  • At least 2 years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine.
  • Ability to sit or work on a computer for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to regularly walk, lift, turn, and twist.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the clinical leader and cultural driver by overseeing Associate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and supporting hospital-wide performance and retention initiatives.
  • Partner with support teams to recruit, mentor, and develop veterinary staff through structured training and growth plans.
  • Implement and refine workflows, pricing, client service, and compliance protocols to align with hospital and enterprise goals.
  • Use operational key performance indicators, including financial and budgetary data, people and culture data, and client satisfaction data, to make informed decisions.
  • Ensure that high-quality veterinary medicine is practiced daily, support the use of advanced equipment, and drive high client satisfaction.
  • Work cross-functionally with human resources, operations, and compliance teams to support performance management, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
  • Maintain a reduced caseload and up-to-date clinical skills to support hospital needs.

Lovet Pet Health Care is a network of veterinary hospitals in the Phoenix area that has expanded to a nationwide footprint. It offers comprehensive pet medical services, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and sick/urgent care, delivered through independently owned animal hospitals that operate under The Aspen Group umbrella. How it works: each hospital provides direct in-person veterinary care to pets, while sharing branding, clinical standards, and centralized resources across the network to support quality care and consistency. How it differs from competitors: unlike a single-owned chain, it combines local, independently owned clinics with a coordinated network under one umbrella, enabling local autonomy with shared best practices and branding guidance. Its goal is to grow Lovet Pet Health Care across more markets and make accessible, ongoing veterinary care available through a growing national network.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Glendale, Arizona

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lovet earned 2026 Pet Solution of the Year in August 2026.
  • Three new Grand Rapids hospitals expanded its footprint beyond Arizona in 2026.
  • Chicago flagship and free-exam positioning attract price-sensitive pet parents quickly.

What critics are saying

  • Lovet lacks overnight patient coverage, pushing emergencies to competitors after hours.
  • Rapid national expansion from Phoenix risks inconsistent quality control and clinician retention by 2027.
  • Emergency chains and corporate vets in Chicago, Phoenix, and Grand Rapids pressure pricing and loyalty.

What makes AZPetVet unique

  • Lovet operates 28 hospitals across Arizona, Illinois, and Michigan as of August 2026.
  • It offers same-day urgent care, walk-ins, dental, surgical, and preventative services.
  • The Aspen Group backing and 40-year Arizona operating history strengthen brand credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Company News

Your Valley
Aug 15th, 2023
Valley animal hospital with 4 Glendale locations names new president

Courtney Gruber joins AZPetVet leadership team.

Az Pet Vet
Dec 29th, 2022
AZPetVet 2022 Holiday Drive with Saint Vincent de Paul

AZPetVet is proud to be partnering with SVdP as they work to harness the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in its community.

PR Newswire
Aug 16th, 2022
TAG - The Aspen Group to Acquire AZPetVet - A Group of 22 Veterinary Hospitals in the Phoenix Area

/PRNewswire/ -- The Aspen GroupSM announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire AZPetVet, subject to governmental approvals and other customary...