New Grad Veterinarian
Compensation
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The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
2026 & 2027 New Grads Welcome | Structured Mentorship | Urgent Care + General Practice
Your first year shouldn’t mean getting thrown into the deep end. At Sploot, new graduates in Colorado Springs start with CAMP (Coaching And Mentorship Program), a structured, one-on-one mentorship pathway that builds the clinical skills, confidence, and efficiency to practice independently, with a fully staffed nursing team and experienced doctors beside you every step of the way.
- What Makes Sploot Different
- A primary mentor for questions, feedback, and support throughout the program
- A guided curriculum with knowledge and skills checks that adapts to your goals and the areas where you want the most experience
- Experience across multiple Sploot hospitals, learning from a variety of DVMs
- Highly skilled nursing team with up to a 3:1 nurse-to-DVM ratio
- Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into the exam room prepared
- No non-compete contracts — stay because you love it here
Your Path to Independent Practice
CAMP (first 6 weeks): Paired one-on-one each shift with a senior DVM seeing the same schedule, learning the full scope of DVM responsibilities.
Continued mentorship: Protected learning blocks built into your schedule taper as your confidence and caseload grow
3-month evaluation: Once you’ve graduated from CAMP, a formal evaluation of your progress in clinical decision-making, case management, efficiency, client communication, medical records, and nurse delegation
- What Makes You a Great Fit
- DVM/VMD graduate, licensed (or eligible) in Colorado — fourth-year students are encouraged to apply
- Excited to learn, comfortable asking questions, and open to regular feedback
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values a great work culture
- Bonus Points: previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant, interest in surgery and dentistry, and excitement to grow with Sploot into a leadership role
- The Perks of the Pack
- $130,000 starting base salary on a 4x10 schedule during CAMP
- ProSal model with 20–22% production once you graduate from CAMP
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses available
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance, plus dental, vision, and short-term disability options
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Up to 120 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 20 hours of holiday leave
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Unlimited CE reimbursement, up to 5 CE days per year, and $2,000 annually for CE travel
- Full coverage of licensing, DEA, liability, and professional memberships
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
- Employee Pet Benefits to make sure your furry friends are covered
Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Colorado state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide urgent care and general practice services while participating in a structured one-on-one mentorship program. They are responsible for clinical decision-making, case management, and effective client communication within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado. The role is designed for new graduates who are eager to learn, open to feedback, and capable of working in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $115k–$162k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado | 60 active | 3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Sploot Veterinary Care | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index19 active listings |
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