Veterinarian - Loving Family Animal Hospital - Aurora, CO

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Loving Family Animal Hospital is nestled in between south Aurora and Parker, Colorado! We are looking to add a FT doctor to their 3-doctor team! We’re ideally looking for a FT veterinarian (four-day work week) and are open to veterinarians of all experience levels.

Be ready to provide next-level care in a collaborative environment where quality medicine and client satisfaction are a top priority. Through teamwork, we leave on time and are offering flexible scheduling that provides you with a balanced work week.

Plus, we are less than an hour from countless outdoor activities and only 10 miles from downtown Denver—perfect for doctors looking to take full advantage of all the adventures that await in the Rocky Mountains. Cherry Creek State Park trails are right in our backyard as well!

Get to Know Us

Loving Family Animal Hospital is a busy, 3-doctor practice offering the highest quality of medicine to a wide range of patients, from small animals to avian and exotics (seeing avians and exotics not a requirement).

We are AAHA-accredited and Feline Friendly certified, and we strongly believe in upholding the standards of these certifications (we were also the AAHA 2017 Practice of the Year). We place a high value on the comfort of all patients during their visits with our team.

Our practice values teamwork and communication and understands that achieving the best quality of care means taking care of our team. We have 4 fully-utilized CVTs, a proactive Hospital Manager, and a fantastic support staff team, and we're well equipped with cutting edge medical technology.

Our primary services are robust, including everything from general wellness and preventative care to exotic medicine, dentistry, physical and laser therapy, and surgery. To learn our story and meet the team, visit loving-family-vet.com.

  • Core Competencies
  • DVM/VMD from an accredited program
  • Licensed veterinarian (or eligible) in Colorado
  • 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
  • Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Passion for high-quality patient care and client service

Benefits

  • Generous salary (with no negative accrual) plus quarterly production
  • Exciting bonus program / relocation assistance
  • Generous PTO
  • No after-hour or on-call emergency hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (with HSA option)
  • 401(k) options
  • Annual CE allowance with days to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Paid licensure fees / membership dues
  • Guidance from a talented Medical Advisory Board
  • Medical freedom to practice skills you’re proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn
  • And more!
  • Live your best life in Aurora, CO!

The Gateway to the Rockies, in the Denver area you’ll discover the great outdoors, ethnic eateries, shopping, and entertainment—all with a beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop. Take in the mountain air by visiting one of the 99 developed parks, 103 miles of trails, or 8,000 acres of open space.

Hike, bike, swim, fish, boat, and paddle board, all within city limits! Whatever type of adventure your heart seeks, the Denver area will provide. The community is also great for families.

From educational and historical sites to indoor jump parks, splash parks, and ice cream spots, Aurora and Parker are home to a variety of family-fun activities. Many free/low cost events and live shows are hosted around the city as well!

Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturdays: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $100,000 - $150,000 annually.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

If you're a compassionate veterinarian looking for your next adventure in Colorado, we encourage you to apply today!

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to a diverse range of patients, including small animals, avians, and exotics. They will work collaboratively within a 3-doctor team to ensure excellent client service and maintain the standards of an AAHA-accredited practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado. At least 3 years of hands-on clinical experience is preferred, along with strong surgical and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineDiagnosticsPhysical therapy

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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 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, 78% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Loving Family Animal Hospital - Aurora, CO at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo≈ 21% 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 Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous salary with no negative accrual
Quarterly production
Exciting bonus program / relocation assistance
Generous PTO
No after-hour or on-call emergency hours
Medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (with HSA option)
401(k) options
Annual CE allowance with days to attend