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Pet Vet365
Aurora, Colorado

Part-time Associate DVM

VeterinarianPart-Time

Pay as listed: $35k-$95k · part-time · Aurora, Colorado.

Listed compensation

$35k-$95k

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Aurora, CO 80017Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearYour Veterinary Career, Reimagined. Part-Time Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at PetVet365 Why PetVet365? Vet Owned. Vet Led. Vet Loved.

We’re building a new way to practice veterinary medicine — one that prioritizes life-work balance, Fear Free care, and innovation. At PetVet365, we believe great medicine and great lives go hand in hand. Many hospitals are Fear Free Certified.

At PetVet365, Fear Free isn’t a check-the-box certification — it’s who we are. Think of it as Fear Free on steroids: From hospital design to daily protocols, every detail is built around lowering stress and strengthening the bond between pets, families and veterinary teams.

For our patients, it means veterinary visits that feel safe, positive, and personalized. For our Associate Doctors, this means a calmer workplace, a steady caseload, and more meaningful time with patients —not rushed volume.

You’ll benefit from apprenticeship-style mentorship that builds skills in surgeries, dentals, and full-spectrum care while supporting strong financial growth and competitive pay. And if ownership is in your future, we’ll help you get there faster with a clear path toward partnership.

What You’ll Do As a part-time Associate DVM, you’ll provide top-notch veterinary care and be part of a collaborative team that values both excellence and balance. You’ll: Deliver compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care, with the time and support to treat each patient based on their individual needs.

Grow through an apprenticeship-style mentorship model, learning side by side with partner doctors across the full spectrum of care, building confidence and clinical expertise.

Diagnose and treat cases in general practice, dentistry, surgery, and preventive wellness while continuing to expand your skillset through CE and leadership development opportunities. Communicate clearly with clients, presenting treatment options with empathy and transparency to strengthen the doctor–client bond.

Mentor and collaborate with veterinary technicians, fostering a positive and growth-oriented hospital culture. Partner with hospital leadership to review performance, improve processes, and grow the practice as part of a collaborative network.

Get involved in outreach, client education, and community events, building strong ties to the community you serve. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, with access to a clear career growth path —including the opportunity to pursue leadership or ownership through our Partner Doctor model.

Qualifications

Who You Are Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with an active state license. Experience in practice is great, but new grads are welcome — mentorship is built in. Fear Free Certified (or eager to be — we’ll provide the training). Strong communicator and team player.

Excited to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment. At PetVet365, you’ll join a community of veterinarians who believe the future of vet med should be healthier for pets — and for you. Apply today and see how your career can thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care to patients while collaborating with a team to foster a positive hospital culture. Engage in mentorship, client education, and performance review to support the growth and development of the practice.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree with an active state license. Candidates should be Fear Free certified or willing to obtain certification and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient care

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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 87% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 9 employers

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$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
84% this job
Relocation assistance
74%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 12.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pet Vet365

Veterinary Services
Lexington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mentorship
Professional development support
CE allowance
Employee discounts