Clinical Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$106k-$135k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance as a Clinical Veterinarian – Zoo Medicine, On-Call in Denver, Colorado, United States. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $105,947 - $135,082
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Account with employer match
- Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
- Family DZCA Membership with discounted tickets to special events
- Concession and retail discounts
- Free parking
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance as a Clinical Veterinarian – Zoo Medicine, On-Call.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Veterinarian provides comprehensive veterinary care, including surgery, anesthesia, and preventative medicine for animals at the Denver Zoo. The role also involves mentoring veterinary students and residents while collaborating with nutrition and conservation programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited college and possess at least four years of post-graduate experience. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado and be able to obtain DEA and USDA category II accreditation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Zoological Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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Listing-based score
Above average in Veterinary
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends