Medical Director Veterinarian
Western Veterinary Partners
Medical Director Veterinarian
Western Veterinary Partners
Runs locally branded veterinary practices
Desert Tails Animal Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant city amenities, and year-round sunshine. Whether you're exploring the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, enjoying Old Town Scottsdale's restaurants and art scene, or simply relaxing in one of the area's beautiful neighborhoods, Scottsdale delivers an exceptional quality of life. With easy access to Phoenix and endless opportunities for recreation, it's an ideal place to build both your veterinary leadership career and your life outside of work.
Open: Monday-Saturday
Work Week for This Role: Full-time. Four-day work week available with rotating Saturdays (approximately two per month).
That's not just a slogan at Desert Tails Animal Clinic—it's how we view every client, every patient, and every member of our team.
We believe exceptional veterinary medicine starts with meaningful relationships. Our clients trust us because we take the time to listen, educate, and partner with them throughout every stage of their pets' lives. Our team thrives because we support one another, communicate openly, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.
If you're a collaborative veterinary leader looking to shape medical excellence while continuing to practice high-quality companion animal medicine, we'd love to meet you.
Located in beautiful North Scottsdale, Desert Tails Animal Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital committed to providing compassionate, personalized care backed by modern medicine and advanced technology.
As our Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced medical team while remaining hands-on in clinical practice. You'll help guide medical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, collaborate with hospital leadership, and continue building the strong culture that has made Desert Tails a trusted part of the Scottsdale community.
Supported by an experienced technician team, efficient workflows, and collaborative leadership, you'll have the resources to focus on exceptional medicine while helping shape the future of our hospital.
Our Medical Director enjoys a diverse and rewarding caseload that includes:
Doctors interested in surgery will have opportunities to perform a variety of soft tissue procedures, including:
We place a strong emphasis on oral health and provide:
At Desert Tails Animal Clinic, relationships come first. Our clients are engaged, loyal, and committed to providing excellent care for their pets, allowing our veterinarians to build long-term partnerships and practice medicine the right way.
As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to influence both patient care and hospital culture. You'll partner with hospital leadership to support doctor development, encourage medical collaboration, and foster an environment where continuous learning and teamwork thrive.
Whether you're discussing a challenging medical case, mentoring fellow veterinarians, performing surgery, educating a first-time puppy owner, or supporting a family through a difficult decision, you'll have the support of an experienced team that genuinely enjoys working together.
Our doctors enjoy a varied caseload that includes preventive care, internal medicine, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and senior pet care, creating opportunities to continue growing professionally while making a lasting impact on both patients and teammates.
Under the leadership of Dr. McKnight and an experienced support team, we're excited to welcome a Medical Director who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality companion animal medicine.
As Medical Director, you'll help shape the future of Desert Tails Animal Clinic by:
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys coaching others while remaining actively involved in patient care.
Scottsdale is consistently ranked among the most desirable places to live in the Southwest, offering an exceptional combination of outdoor recreation, culture, dining, and career opportunities.
Enjoy:
If you're searching for a Medical Director opportunity where you can lead an exceptional veterinary team, practice high-quality medicine, mentor fellow doctors, and help shape the future of a hospital that truly believes in treating everyone like friends, family, and neighbors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why Desert Tails Animal Clinic has become a trusted part of the Scottsdale community.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.
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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
Runs locally branded veterinary practices
Western Veterinary Partners acquires and operates veterinary practices across the United States, combining local pet care with a shared business support team. Its partner hospitals retain their own names and clinical decision-making while receiving the administrative resources of a larger group. Central teams handle marketing, recruiting, human resources, accounting and legal work so clinicians focus on treating animals. The group works with practice owners on sales and partnerships, then earns revenue through the veterinary services its local hospitals perform for pet owners. Founded in 2019, Western Veterinary Partners is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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