Board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist or Residency trained Clinician, Eye Shine Veterinary Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

Eye Shine Veterinary Hospital

Phoenix, AZ | Privately Owned Veterinary Ophthalmology Practice

Practice Overview

  • Privately owned ophthalmology specialty hospital founded by Dr. Zoe Reed, DACVO

  • Built with the intention of creating a calm, patient-centered environment

  • Focus on both exceptional medical care and emotional experience for patients and clients

  • Mission-driven: providing ethical, empathetic, and team-based ophthalmology care

Founder’s Vision

  • Inspired to build her own hospital to create the culture she believed in

  • Strong emphasis on:

    • Patient comfort before, during, and after procedures

    • Creating a low-stress, safe environment for animals

    • Treating clients with warmth and connection

  • Philosophy: care for “animals and the people who love them”

Culture & Work Environment

  • “Zero drama” culture with a highly supportive, collaborative team

  • Team members are fully present—no phones in the clinic

  • Staff is encouraged to communicate with clients in a warm, personal way

  • Known for having exceptionally kind and loyal clients

  • Environment described as:

    • Calm

    • Positive

    • Team-oriented

    • Deeply patient-focused

What Makes This Practice Unique

  • Animals are relaxed and genuinely happy to be there

  • Clients often report pets are excited to enter the hospital

  • Strong alignment between medical excellence and emotional care

  • Not a “high-pressure surgery environment”

  • Thoughtful, intentional approach to cases and procedures

Schedule & Workflow

  • Tuesday through Friday:

    • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Appointments

    • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Procedures and surgeries

    • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Appointments

  • Typically finished by ~6:30 PM

  • Saturdays (limited):

    • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (rechecks only)

  • 30-minute initial evaluations

Clinical Approach

  • Balanced caseload of appointments and surgery

  • Not production-driven or surgery-heavy by design

  • Emphasis on quality care over volume

  • Advanced equipment includes:

    • Stellaris cataract surgery machine

    • Operating microscope

    • New slit lamp

Growth Opportunity

  • Hiring due to expansion and desire to grow the next phase of the practice

  • Open to:

    • Experienced veterinary ophthalmologists

    • Residents seeking mentorship

  • Flexible onboarding:

    • Shadowing in the first month

    • Option to overlap or stagger schedules depending on experience

  • Strong support for continuing education and professional growth

  • Owner is a veterinary school instructor and enjoys teaching

 

Ideal Candidate

  • Positive, team-oriented attitude

  • Passion for ophthalmology and patient care

  • Values a low-stress, relationship-based environment

  • Open to both mentorship and experienced hires

  • Boarded (DACVO) veterinarians, residents seeking mentorship or residency trained clinicians

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including salary of $185K-$215K plus production

  • Health insurance

  • Continuing education support

  • 401K

  • Relocation assistance

  • Annual paid time off

  • Veterinary care discounts

What the Owner Is Most Proud Of

  • A practice where people and pets genuinely enjoy coming

  • Making a meaningful impact through empathetic, high-quality care

  • A team that deeply cares about both patients and each other

 

What’s Next?

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please reach out to Victoria Travis, MS at Travis Veterinary Recruiters to learn more details.  Email victoria@veterinarianrecruiters.com.  Please know that all inquiries and conversations are held in the strictest confidence.

Travis Veterinary Recruiters works exclusively with privately owned veterinary practices nationwide.

 

 

Private Practice/Corp.Jennifer Oberle