VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian (Urgent Care) to join our tenured DVM team in Denver, Colorado.

We are looking to add to a doctor focused in Urgent Care, who welcomes the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance, possesses a friendly, positive, inclusive, and collaborative attitude, and who enjoys the teaching environment! This position will provide a 4-day work week.

Urgent Care includes patients that are in obvious mild to moderate discomfort and/or showing clinical signs that concern the owner, non-life threatening. Examples would be patients with small wounds, inflammation of the skin/ears, lameness, injury, non-ambulatory, fever, gastrointestinal disorders. 

• Allergies (hot spots)
• Anal Glands
• Broken nails
• Ear infections
• Parasites
• UTI
• Vomiting

We are a 24/7 AAHA accredited Specialty, Emergency, and General Practice hospital in majestic Denver, CO, just a quick drive from the mountains. Our specialty services include critical care/emergency, surgery, neurology, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging/radiology. Our hospital is equipped with a 1.5 T MRI unit on-site, 64-slice CT with 3D reconstruction, digital radiography, GE ultrasound unit, critical care support, and more.

Come to a city where you can see mountains for miles, explore many outdoor activities, and cultural events. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater for a great concert, experience the best hiking you could ask for, enjoy skiing/snowboarding, and four beautiful but temperate seasons in an exceptionally pet friendly place!

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

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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 Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience, number of shifts, length of shift, and additional responsibilities, annual salary starting at $90,000 - $120,000.

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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