Associate Veterinarian - Denver, CO

**VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital** , located in **Denver, CO** , is looking for an **Associate Veterinarian** who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Our hospital is an eight doctor, AAHA-accredited practice near Downtown Denver. We set the highest standards in client service and veterinary medicine in a state-of-the-art medical facility. VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital offers a complete range of general medical, dental, and surgical services for dogs and cats, as well as limited medical services for small mammals. We are a hospital that emphasizes the importance of preventative medical care and believes in strong client communication. Excellent medical and surgical skills are a basic requirement at Firehouse.

Our doctors separate themselves from their colleagues in three areas:

The first: Client service. It's not a question of whether your client is happy today; it is a relationship that doesn't end at a single appointment. You are a vital part of a team that places the highest importance on the client's experience

The second: Patient advocacy. Our doctors are true patient advocates, making recommendations for care based on the individual needs of the patient. Firehouse provides our doctors with a solid foundation that allows the art of veterinary practice to thrive.

The third: Valuing the team. Our doctors make medical decisions for patients, and our highly effective staff helps to implement the care. We utilize our technician team and client service staff to their full potential. The doctor leads a team that provides solid medical care for each patient and outstanding service to each client. As part of the team, we commit to giving you the tools to grow in all three areas over the long term.

Hospital Website (https://vcahospitals.com/firehouse?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=VCA\_Firehouse\_Animal\_Hospital)

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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

+ Student loan services to help with assessment and financing

_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, annual salary starting at $115,000 - $145,000.**

**To be considered for this position, please apply by: October 1, 2024**

**If you are a current associate, you will 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)

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