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Veterinarian | Animal Hospital of Colorado
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
We take a personalized approach to every patient and client because we understand that every pet is different. Ourveterinary teamworks closely with you to develop a care plan that meets your pet’s specific needs. AtAnimal Hospital of Colorado, we aim to build meaningful relationships with our clients and can’t wait to work with new clients and their furry family members.
We believe giving back to our community is important and have fostered a close relationship with a local rescue center,All Aboard Animal Rescue. Our veterinary team offers medical care to rescue dogs, and we’re honored to be a part of helping them find their forever families.
Position Purpose:
Animal Hospital of Colorado is seeking a dedicated, experienced full-time veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.
Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to dogs and cats, and we’re looking for a veterinarian who shares that commitment to excellent medicine and client communication.
About Us:
Animal Hospital of Colorado is a client-focused, small animal general practice offering a wide array of veterinary services to meet the needs of our community’s dogs and cats. We provide routine wellness care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and more — all delivered with a personalized approach that emphasizes strong relationships with both pets and their owners. We are proud of our collaborative team culture, and we work closely with a local rescue partner to support animals in need.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re searching for a skilled and confident clinician with experience in small animal general practice. The ideal candidate thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment and provides thorough, thoughtful care to patients while building trust and rapport with clients. This is a full-time position where you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of pets in our community.
Who You Are:
- Experienced in small animal general practice medicine and surgery
- Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with clients and team members
- Committed to delivering individualized patient care and client education
Why Join Our Team:
At Animal Hospital of Colorado you’ll be part of a positive, collaborative culture that values compassionate care and professional growth. Our experienced support staff and veterinarians work together to provide excellent medicine in a community-oriented environment.
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado — a vibrant city with access to outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and a welcoming community.
If you’re a passionate veterinarian eager to contribute to a supportive team and provide exceptional care to pets, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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