Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
A modern veterinary hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its growing team. This role combines urgent care and general practice in a supportive, forward-thinking environment designed around high-quality medicine and exceptional client experience. It is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys clinical variety, values collaboration, and wants a sustainable schedule without overnight shifts.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates year-round and offers flexible 10- and 12-hour shift models. Full-time veterinarians typically work three to four shifts per week, with weekends rotated fairly among the team. There are no overnight responsibilities, supporting strong work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive primary and urgent care services to companion animals. Responsibilities include performing thorough physical examinations, developing diagnostic and treatment plans, managing same-day urgent cases, and performing surgical and dental procedures depending on experience and interest. The caseload offers a dynamic mix of wellness care, preventive medicine, dermatology, gastrointestinal cases, wound management, and other non-emergent urgent presentations. You will collaborate closely with experienced technicians and support staff to ensure efficient workflow, high clinical standards, and excellent client communication. This role suits a veterinarian who enjoys a fast-paced setting while maintaining strong continuity of care.

Practice Details
This purpose-built hospital features advanced diagnostic capabilities, digital imaging, a laparoscopic surgery suite, and AI-supported medical record systems designed to streamline documentation and improve efficiency. The clinic environment follows Fear Free principles, creating a calm and positive experience for pets and their families. By integrating urgent care and general practice services under one roof, the hospital provides accessible, convenient care to the Highlands Ranch community.

Team
You will join a collaborative team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who prioritize mentorship, open communication, and professional growth. The culture emphasizes shared learning, clinical discussion, and mutual support, ensuring every doctor feels empowered to practice their best medicine.

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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