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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Woodland Park, Colorado

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo 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 www.tellerparkvet.com [http://www.tellerparkvet.com/]

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Ongoing Learning

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 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Woodland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$521k
Typical market rent
$2,096/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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