Career Center

1st Pet Veterinary Centers has three well-established locations in the metro-Phoenix area in which we offer Primary & Wellness Care; Emergency, Critical Care & Urgent Care; Soft tissue & Orthopedic Surgery; Internal Medicine; Rehabilitation and Radiology services. We have collaborative relationships with local Cardiologists, Oncologists, Neurologists, Dermatologists and other specialists in the valley, in order to offer whatever expert care our patients require.  

Although many practices provide these services, what makes us unique is that we are 100% employee-owned (a first in the industry) and we practice open book management, encouraging our team members to understand and play an active role in the business. It is vital to our culture that team members not only thrive in their position but continue to learn and grow. Although many in our industry are passionate about pets and their people, our employee owners’ dedication is reflected in our many certifications, awards, and industry leading practices:

• AAHA & AAHA Referral Practice Accreditation
• Fear Free Certified Practice
• Gold Certified Cat-Friendly Practice
• 2016 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year
• Great Game of Business “Rookie of the Year” and “All Star” Champions
• RECOVER Rescuer Certification (all required training offered in-house)
• Full time Veterinary Social Work Program, dedicated to our team’s overall health & wellness, advocacy, and client support
• Professional Development – dedicated technical training, financial literacy education, leadership coaching, and career path mentoring.

We have positions open for both experienced Emergency Doctors AND newer graduates who desire a structured Mentored environment. Both positions are full time. Experienced emergency doctors will be assigned to a rotating schedule with an average of 10-12 shifts/28 days.  In addition to clinical duties for both positions, 5 – 10 hours per month can be expected to support 1^st Pet critical missions. Activities may include meetings, emails, workshops, CE, Huddles, staff doctor training, leadership roles, and/or committee work.

All doctors have access to STAT and comprehensive in-house laboratories, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and digital radiology studies interpreted by Radiologists. An 8-slice CT scanner is available at the NV location, a 64-slice CT scanner is available for use at the Chandler and Mesa locations, and a flexible endoscope system is shared by the hospitals. Vapotherm high flow oxygen systems are available at all 3 hospitals and a Pulmonetics LTV 1200 ventilator is also available. 

The 1st Pet Veterinary Centers Early Career Mentorship Program is a career development program with a market-leading compensation plan designed to accommodate your career goals in Emergency Practice. Formal medical mentoring includes case rounds with experienced emergency doctors and specialists, literature or M&M review with our in-house specialists, didactic lectures & coursework, and hands-on labs (including POCUS, RECOVER, vascular access, advanced life support, general & emergency surgery, and flexible endoscopy). Informal mentoring with our Veterinary Social Work manager will cover effective interpersonal communication strategies for working with clients and team members. Psycho-social rounds and well-being support is also available. In clinics, you will work alongside specialists and veterinarians who have completed a rotating internship and/or have at least 5 years of experience.  Doctors participating in the Program will receive evaluations and feedback, with independent shifts commencing after a 12 week period of intensive mentorship. Of course, ALL of our doctors have easy access to colleagues when questions arise -  experienced emergency doctors and Board-Certified Specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery and Critical Care are either on-site or a phone call away.

The Early Career Mentorship Program is a full-time position, which can be flexibly structured into a variety of training lengths, based on your interests and desired pace of training. Although this program is intended to be an intensive learning opportunity, 1st Pet also emphasizes a sustainable, enjoyable, flexible working environment where work/life integration is possible. The first-year salary is about $110-$120,000 based on anticipated progress from direct mentorship to more independence and core shift coverage. Bonus income is available for doctors who pick up emergency shifts in addition to assigned shifts. Your schedule will include an equitable mix of traditional hours (weekdays) and non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays). Each shift is about 12 hours, and you can expect to be scheduled on-service 36-42 hours per week (14 shifts per 28-day period). Additional time will be required for attending lectures, studying lessons and pertinent literature, creating educational content, and attending mandatory 1^st Pet organizational meetings and Huddles.

Compensation for experienced Emergency Doctors depends on experience and skill set, but is very competitive to market - contact for more information.

For both positions, we offer a full array of benefits including health, vision, & dental plans, PTO, vacation, 401K, ESOP (yearly allocation of shares of ownership in the business), Professional Liability, DEA license, AZ state medical license, disability, accidental life & death, dues, uniforms, monthly in-house chair massages, reimbursement of continuing educational costs, and access to financial planning.

Our goal is to hire highly motivated doctors who are interested in growing into successful employee-owners and leaders. For the Mentorship Program, we want to provide training of skills necessary to achieve a meaningful career in veterinary medicine. Successful candidates will possess initiative, excellent work ethic, emotional intelligence, leadership aspirations, and an avid interest in learning and supporting the business.  For Mentorship candidates, you do not have to graduate at the top of your class - we can help hone your knowledge base and clinical talent - as long as you are willing to provide an enthusiastic work ethic. 

Please contact Dr. Reniker, Dipl, ACVECC, for more information about either position.

Graduation from an AVMA accredited veterinary college and a veterinary license from the State of Arizona.

About 1st Pet Veterinary Centers

1st Pet Veterinary Centers has three well-established locations in the metro-Phoenix area in which we offer Primary & Wellness Care; Emergency, Critical Care & Urgent Care; Soft tissue & Orthopedic Surgery; Internal Medicine; Rehabilitation and Radiology services. We have collaborative relationships with local Cardiologists, Oncologists, Neurologists, Dermatologists and other specialists in the valley, in order to offer whatever expert care our patients require. Although many practices provide these services, what makes us unique is that we are 100% employee-owned (a first in the industry) and we practice open book management, encouraging our team members to understand and play an active role in the business. It is vital to our culture that team members not only thrive in their position but continue to learn and grow. Although many in our industry are passionate about pets and their people, our employee owners’ dedication is reflected in our many certifications, awards, and industry leading practices: •AAHA & AAHA Referral Practice Accreditation •Fear Free Certified Practice •Gold Certified Cat-Friendly Practice •2016 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year •Great Game of... Business “Rookie of the Year” and “All Star” Champions •RECOVER Rescuer Certification (all required training offered in-house) •Full time Veterinary Social Work Program, dedicated to our team’s overall health & wellness, advocacy, and client support •Professional Development – dedicated technical training, financial literacy education, leadership coaching, and career path mentoring

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