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Golden, Colorado, United States

Veterinarian - Golden, CO

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$150k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

At Green Mountain Animal Hospital, we've built a practice where collaboration isn't just a buzzword, it's how we work every day. Serving Golden, Colorado, and the surrounding communities, our team is known for providing exceptional patient care while creating an environment where veterinarians genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Our doctors bring many years of experience to the practice, and they're the kind of colleagues who are always willing to share ideas, discuss cases, and support one another. Whether you're tackling a challenging workup or celebrating a great outcome, you'll have an experienced team behind you.

We're also fortunate to work alongside an orthopedic surgeon who visits the hospital twice each week, giving our team the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to advanced procedures and continue expanding their clinical skills.

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a supportive, well-established hospital.

  • What You'll Love About This Opportunity
  • Four-day work week (36–40 hours) that gives you time to enjoy life outside the hospital
  • Experienced doctors who collaborate, mentor, and genuinely support one another
  • A positive, team-first culture where your voice and ideas are valued
  • Opportunities to continue growing your medical and surgical skills
  • Life in Golden, Colorado

It's easy to see why so many people love calling Golden home. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this welcoming community offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. Spend your weekends hiking, mountain biking, climbing, skiing, or exploring nearby trails, then enjoy local breweries, restaurants, and shops... all just minutes from Denver.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000, based on experience and responsibilities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous continuing education allowance and professional development support
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional dues and liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported by experienced colleagues, challenged to continue growing, and encouraged to build the career you want, we'd love to meet you. Come see what makes Green Mountain Animal Hos

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to patients within a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in team-based case discussions and support colleagues to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced veterinarian who values teamwork and is committed to practicing high-quality medicine. Candidates should be interested in professional growth and contributing to a supportive, well-established hospital culture.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryMentorshipOrthopedic surgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Colorado, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$131k (27 salary observations; 150 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Colorado vs national$131k median in Colorado$140k nationally (−7%)27 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado64 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Continuing Education Allowance
Professional Development Support
Paid Time Off

Living in Golden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$768k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,100/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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