Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$125K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Ability to obtain licensure in Colorado if not already licensed
  • Strong commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics
  • Desire to develop client and associate relationships built on trust
  • Willingness to collaborate and teach within a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency care for cats and dogs
  • Deliver world-class veterinary medicine
  • Participate in a collaborative team culture
  • Engage in continuous education and skill development
  • Apply fear-free techniques in patient care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
  • Continuing education allowance and paid days for learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team
• An AAHA-accredited well-established 24/7 Specialty, Emergency, and General Practice hospital in majestic Denver, CO, just a quick drive from the mountains
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including advanced patient monitoring equipment, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, laparoscopy, on-site 64-slice CT with 3D reconstruction, ultrasound, and more!
• We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Schedule
• Full-Time schedule
• The schedule would be 4-day work week, Tuesday to Friday with alternating Saturdays.

Cases
• Our practice focuses on providing emergency care for cats and dogs
• Averaging 16-18 appointments per day.

Who we look for
• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation
• Compensation negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Annual salary starting at $125,000 - $135,000
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being
• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Colorado state, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Learn more about the hospital here: Hospital Website

To be considered for this position, please apply by: July 31, 2026

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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