Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
A well-established, multi-doctor small animal practice in Denver, Colorado is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and supportive clinical team. This opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys variety in caseload, values collaboration, and wants to practise high-quality medicine in a busy yet well-organised environment.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday hours split between 8:00am–12:30pm and 1:00pm–4:00pm, and is closed on Sundays. The role offers flexibility, with options to work three or four days per week, where three days is considered full-time. This structure supports a healthy work-life balance while maintaining consistent clinical flow.

Role Description and Responsibilities
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will deliver comprehensive general practice care for dogs and cats, managing a diverse caseload that includes wellness visits, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and more complex medical cases. You will work closely with fellow veterinarians and a skilled support team, contributing to a collaborative and positive hospital culture. The role emphasises clear client communication, high medical standards, and teamwork, with opportunities to mentor, be mentored, and continue developing your clinical skills.

Practice Details
The practice supports a wide range of services, allowing for engaging and varied casework. Facilities and workflows are designed to support efficiency and quality care, enabling veterinarians to focus on medicine rather than administrative burden. The hospital environment prioritises patient welfare, professional development, and a supportive, family-style team culture.

Team
You’ll be joining a four-veterinarian team that values collaboration, mentorship, and mutual respect. The wider support team is experienced and well-integrated, creating a workplace where clinicians are well supported and able to practise confidently. Leadership is approachable and focused on fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

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

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