Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$115K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Current licensure in good standing to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain
  • Strong commitment to high standards of veterinary ethics and medicine

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs
  • Perform routine wellness exams and treat sick patients
  • Conduct dental procedures and surgeries

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Innovative health and well-being programs including mental health resources
  • Paid parental leave and generous vacation/sick days
  • Continued education allowance and opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Front Range Animal 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
  • VCA Front Range Animal Hospital proudly serves the Tri-Lakes area and surrounding communicates - staffed to handle everything from routine wellness to emergencies
  • Our talented doctors have over 80 years of combined experience
  • AAHA-accredited and equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiology, in-house labs, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, 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
  • Our hospital is open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm and Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Our veterinarians work 4 10-hour days and rotate Saturdays every 4 weeks


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs
  • Mixture of wellness and sick patient
  • Dentistry and surgical procedures

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

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 $115,000 - $140,000.
  • Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
  • 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)
• 401(k) 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, 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: VCA Front Range Animal Hospital

To be considered for this position, please apply by: September 30, 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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