Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $128k (middle half $115k–$163k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado | 64 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 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 |
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.
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