Watch a “sheep parade,” an annual fall event during Heritage Days
Enjoy a growing art community.
Find cultural events offered by Ft. Lewis College.
Visit a World Heritage site, Mesa Verde, or ride the narrow-gauge train.
Appreciate strong schools and an award-winning library nestled in the safety of the Pine River Valley.
Recreation opportunities abound:
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating; Purgatory, Wolf Creek, Telluride
Hiking, rafting, biking, fishing, farmer’s markets, hot air balloons
Raise your own chickens, have a garden, own a goat or horse or llama.
We have just what you are looking for located in the small town of Bayfield, Colorado. You’ll know this is home once you come to visit.
We are an independently owned, busy small animal practice employing 3+ veterinarians complemented by a full staff of experienced veterinary technicians (134 years combined vet tech experience!) Our clinic has extensive in-house diagnostic equipment., ultrasound, endoscope, orthopedic and digital x-ray capabilities. Pursue your interest in feathers, scales, and fur—exotics. We are equipped to handle reproductive cases with in-house progesterone testing, pregnancy management, and C-sections. We offer competitive salaries. Professional fees and dues are covered as well as continuing education. Health insurance is available and a SIMPLE retirement plan. We refer cases to outside specialists as needed.
Good communication skills, Interest in collaboration on cases, Team player, Diagnostic skills, Surgery experience helpful, Willingness to learn and take part in continuing education, Curiosity and positive attitude., Good with public and staff.
Details of work week better discussed by phone since there will be some variation determined by position taken. Some of our current doctors work partial days and some work a few full days/week.
Bayfield Animal Hospital, established 43 years ago, is a doctor-owned small animal hospital located in a small southwestern Colorado town with 2 full time and 3 part-time doctors currently on staff. Support staff consists of 5 technicians and 4 receptionists plus kennel and cleaning help. We are open Monday through Friday, covering most of our own out-of-hours emergencies. We see quite a few emergencies during normal office hours and have a large number of challenging cases. Our clientele is loyal and expect (and receive) our best efforts where their pets are concerned! This practice is located within Bayfield's town limits.