Southern Veterinary Partners
About Higley Groves:
Higley Groves Animal Hospital in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Full‑Time Veterinarian to join our supportive and collaborative team. Higley Groves’ clientele continues to expand since opening in 2018, yet despite our growth, Higley Groves has maintained a smaller, family‑practice feel.
Reasons to Join:
Excellent local reputation
Opportunity for mentorship to hone or learn surgery skills
Fantastic and efficient support staff
Great work/life balance (achieved, not a pipedream)
State‑of‑the‑art in‑house laboratory
Butterfly ultrasound (happy to mentor and train)
Cold Laser Therapy
Easily accessible, located just off freeway 60
In‑house Orthopedic, Soft‑tissue, Dentistry and Oral Surgery as well as Ophthalmologic Surgery
Excellent referral options for internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, etc.
Autonomy to provide an individualized, practical approach to every case
A mobile surgeon comes in to perform TTA surgeries and other specialty surgery
Utilize a mobile board‑certified internal medicine specialist for abdominal ultrasounds, aspirates, etc.
Why you’ll love living in Mesa, Arizona: Located in the heart of the East Valley, Mesa offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure. Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine a year, making it ideal for hiking, biking, and exploring the beautiful desert landscapes of nearby Usery Mountain Regional Park or the Salt River. Mesa is part of the thriving Phoenix metro area, giving you access to top‑tier restaurants, shopping, sports, arts, and entertainment—without the high cost of living found in other major cities. It’s also a great place to raise a family, with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a welcoming community vibe.
Description:
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up‑to‑date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow‑up and future management of the patient.
Stay up‑to‑date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Proficiency in surgery a plus
Your Benefits:
Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
Maternity Leave
401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%).
Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
Long & Short‑term Disability Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage
TeleDoc – Free Access 24/7
Access to Free In‑House Continued Education (CE)
Growth tracks for leadership development
Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Lead DVM Foundations In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But you don’t always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. Mission Pet Health’s Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
Doctor Mentorship Program Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non‑clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
Clinical Tracks Program Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in‑depth, RACE‑approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian‑led. People‑focused. Pet‑obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award‑winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what’s in it for you at Mission?
Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
A culture where YOUR well‑being comes first
We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world‑class support to hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back‑end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.
Apply today – we’d love to meet you!
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Reasons to Join:
Excellent local reputation
Opportunity for mentorship to hone or learn surgery skills
Fantastic and efficient support staff
Great work/life balance (achieved, not a pipedream)
State‑of‑the‑art in‑house laboratory
Butterfly ultrasound (happy to mentor and train)
Cold Laser Therapy
Easily accessible, located just off freeway 60
In‑house Orthopedic, Soft‑tissue, Dentistry and Oral Surgery as well as Ophthalmologic Surgery
Excellent referral options for internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, etc.
Autonomy to provide an individualized, practical approach to every case
A mobile surgeon comes in to perform TTA surgeries and other specialty surgery
Utilize a mobile board‑certified internal medicine specialist for abdominal ultrasounds, aspirates, etc.
Why you’ll love living in Mesa, Arizona: Located in the heart of the East Valley, Mesa offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure. Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine a year, making it ideal for hiking, biking, and exploring the beautiful desert landscapes of nearby Usery Mountain Regional Park or the Salt River. Mesa is part of the thriving Phoenix metro area, giving you access to top‑tier restaurants, shopping, sports, arts, and entertainment—without the high cost of living found in other major cities. It’s also a great place to raise a family, with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a welcoming community vibe.
Description:
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up‑to‑date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow‑up and future management of the patient.
Stay up‑to‑date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Proficiency in surgery a plus
Your Benefits:
Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
Maternity Leave
401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%).
Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
Long & Short‑term Disability Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage
TeleDoc – Free Access 24/7
Access to Free In‑House Continued Education (CE)
Growth tracks for leadership development
Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Lead DVM Foundations In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But you don’t always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. Mission Pet Health’s Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
Doctor Mentorship Program Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non‑clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
Clinical Tracks Program Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in‑depth, RACE‑approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian‑led. People‑focused. Pet‑obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award‑winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what’s in it for you at Mission?
Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
A culture where YOUR well‑being comes first
We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world‑class support to hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back‑end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.
Apply today – we’d love to meet you!
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