Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate Veterinarian to join a modern veterinary hospital in Arvada, practicing a blend of urgent care and general practice. This role offers the chance to work in a progressive, well supported environment where collaboration, clinical standards, and sustainable scheduling are prioritised. If you are seeking variety in your caseload and a culture that values both professional growth and work life balance, this position offers exactly that.

Working Hours and Rota
This is a full time position with the option of 10 or 12 hour shifts across three to four days per week. There are no overnight responsibilities. Weekend shifts are rotated fairly to ensure balance across the team.

Role Description and Responsibilities
You will deliver high quality primary and urgent care to companion animals, managing a diverse caseload that includes same day urgent presentations alongside routine medical appointments. Duties include consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, dentistry, and surgery in line with your interests and experience. You will collaborate closely with fellow veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure efficient workflows and excellent client communication. The role also encourages contribution to ongoing hospital development, with your input welcomed in shaping clinical and operational improvements.

Practice Details
The hospital is purpose built to support efficient, high standard medicine within a calm, Fear Free focused environment. Facilities include digital radiography, in house laboratory equipment, and a modern surgical suite with laparoscopic capabilities. Cloud based medical record systems and advanced note taking support tools help streamline administrative tasks so you can focus on patient care. The clinic operates year round, offering consistent urgent and primary care services to the local community.

Team
You will join an experienced and collaborative team of veterinarians, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff who value open communication and mentorship. The culture emphasises teamwork, shared knowledge, and sustainable workloads, ensuring doctors feel supported at every stage of their career.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

 About Tempus Recruitment

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