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Sploot Veterinary Care
Colorado Springs, Colorado

New Grad Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineCollaborationTime management

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $115k–$162k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingColorado index 103.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado60 active3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS 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 Caresilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index19 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$135k
2
$135k-160k
8
$160k-185k
4
$185k-210k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
30% this job
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$224k
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.9
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sploot Veterinary Care

Veterinary Services
Denver, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Short-term disability
401(k) with 4% match
Up to 120 hours PTO
20 hours holiday leave
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.