Associate Veterinarian

We are working on behalf of a well-loved, full-service small animal hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team.

This is a practice with a strong local reputation, built on compassionate, personalized care and long-standing relationships with the families it serves. The hospital offers a broad caseload covering wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care, supported by modern equipment and an experienced, friendly support team.

This is a full-time role with scheduling flexibility, and the hospital is open to veterinarians at every stage, from new graduates looking for a supportive first home to experienced DVMs ready to put their surgical and diagnostic skills to work. You’ll be joining a team that genuinely cares about doing things properly, for patients, clients, and each other.

Highlands Ranch itself is hard to beat. Around 12 miles south of Denver, it’s a family-friendly community with excellent schools, over 2,500 acres of open space, more than 70 miles of trails, and easy access to both the city and the Rocky Mountains. If you want great medicine during the week and the mountains on your doorstep on the weekend, this one is worth a conversation.

Key Highlights:

• Full-service small animal hospital with a strong local reputation
• Varied caseload across wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care
• Full-time role with scheduling flexibility
• New graduates and experienced DVMs both welcome
• Modern, well-equipped hospital with an experienced support team
• Compassionate, personalized approach to patient care and client service
• Hospital closed Sundays, with short Saturday hours only
• Around 12 miles from Denver, with the Rocky Mountains on your doorstep

About You:

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in Colorado
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred, though new graduates are warmly encouraged to apply
• Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills, or eager to build them
• Passionate about high-quality patient care and genuine client service
• Collaborative team player who enjoys building lasting client relationships

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Full-time schedule with flexibility built in
• Supportive environment for new graduates and experienced DVMs alike

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