Veterinarian | Ft. Collins, CO | Mulnix Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$150k-$175k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Mulnix Animal Clinic a CareVet partner, has an exciting opportunity for a full time, experienced veterinarian to join our thriving, AAHA‑accredited practice in beautiful Ft. Collins, CO. This role offers a signficant bonus package, a six‑figure base salary, personalized 1:1 career coaching, “true” paid time off, 401(k) match, access to our doctor vacation program, and schedule flexibility. We are closed on weekends!
About the Position
If you’re an experienced veterinarian who loves collaboration, values autonomy, and wants to make a real impact, this is your moment. Bring your surgical skills, your passion for authentic, compassionate care, and your desire to be part of a mission‑driven team. Looking for someone to work four week days - we are closed on weekends.
About the Team
You’ll join a tightly‑knit, long‑tenured crew led by long time associate and now Medical Director Dr. Kelly Gaffney, who has been a valued team member since 2015. This is a group that genuinely enjoys working together, supports one another, and takes pride in caring for a loyal, long‑standing client community. This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a team with heart.
About the Hospital
Mulnix is a stunning, newly built facility designed by veterinary experts to eliminate clinical headaches and elevate your day‑to‑day experience. You’ll love practicing in a space that includes:
- A beautifully optimized layout for seamless workflow
- Modern, fully equipped surgery suites
- A luxury break room designed for real rest
- Fear‑Free inspired interiors
Top‑tier Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment
This is a hospital built for exceptional medicine—and for the people who deliver it.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
- No negative accrual
- 1:1 personalized career coaching
- Lucrative bonus packages
- Flexible scheduling
“True” paid time off (base and production)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% paid life and disability insurance
- Generous pet care perks
- Access to a financial planning platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time and allowance for professional development
- Access to our doctor vacation program
- And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage
Pay Range
All in compensation $150,000-$175,000 annually, depending on position, location, experience, and number of hours worked.
Responsibilities
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply
If you’re excited about practicing high-quality medicine in a modern, well-equipped hospital with a loyal client base and a collaborative, long‑tenured team, we’d love to connect.
To learn more or start the conversation, contact Stephanie Cooper at (303) 552‑8143 or scooper@carevethealth.com.
About the Network
CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.
Watch this video to learn more!
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,079 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado | 62 active | 3,104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 65% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Ft. Collins, CO | Mulnix Animal Hospital at CareVet Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,079 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Top Veterinarian Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
18 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York
Associate Veterinarian
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York
Veterinarian - Watertown
$160k-$187kAssociate Veterinarian
$88k-$186k