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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Woodland Park, Colorado

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Relaxed mountain life is calling—and Teller Park Veterinary Clinic is ready to welcome another veterinarian to our team!

We’re a small animal general practice serving the friendly mountain town of Divide, CO. We’ve been a part of this community for years, providing compassionate care through wellness exams, ill pet visits, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, acupuncture therapy, and more.

What Life Is Like at Teller Park

At Teller Park, work-life balance is built in.

Located in the peaceful, nature-filled town of Divide, we’re surrounded by endless opportunities for outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, skiing, and more.

The clinic culture is low-stress, supportive, and fun. We don’t work weekends, holidays, or handle emergencies, and our 9 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday schedule means your evenings and weekends stay yours.

Our hospital is well-equipped with digital radiography and a smooth appointment flow. Dr. Lemons leads with a love for surgery and mentorship, supported by a skilled, collaborative team focused on exceptional care for pets and their people.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re looking for a veterinarian who is...

  • Compassionate and client-focused
  • A strong communicator who works well with both clients and team members
  • Interested in continued learning and possibly mentorship—either receiving or providing it

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian or a recent grad ready to grow, we’d love for you to help us care for our beloved community’s pets!

Responsibilities

  • Perform wellness exams and diagnosis, and medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics
  • Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and complete patient records
  • Serve as mentor to technical support staff
  • Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on ongoing home treatment

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Licensure in the state of Colorado or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
  • Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills, particularly in soft tissue surgery
  • Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
  • Strong decision-making and time-management skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth=

Benefits & Support

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And so much more!

If you are interested in learning more about Teller Park Veterinary Services and Divide, Colorado please feel free to reach out to Toby@tellerparkvet.com [Toby@tellerparkvet.com] or check out our website tellerparkvet.com

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Ongoing Learning

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, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $128k (middle half $115k–$163k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingColorado index 103.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado64 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at O'Brien Veterinary Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$115k
2
$115k-140k
5
$140k-165k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 7 employers
Sign-on bonus
83%
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
42%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

$120k-$150k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Paid Licensure and Dues
VIN Membership

Living in Woodland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$520k
Typical market rent
$2,053/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.