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Western Veterinary Partners
Grand Junction, Colorado

Future Medical Director - Veterinarian – Monument View Veterinary Hospital - Grand Junction, Colorado

Veterinary MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Future Medical Director - Veterinarian – Monument View Veterinary Hospital - Grand Junction, Colorado

Relocation Bonus Available both for out of state and Front Range candidates!

Monument View Veterinary Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a small animal practice that provides comprehensive veterinary care with a focus on compassionate care for pets and their families.

The hospital offers a broad range of services, including preventative care, diagnostics, surgical procedures, and emergency and urgent care. Their team emphasizes client education and collaborative treatment plans, ensuring that pet owners feel informed and confident about their pet's health and wellbeing.

Our hospital offers a dynamic caseload, combining preventive and general practice care with urgent and emergency services for our patients. The facility is equipped with modern technology and a recent expansion and remodel to better serve clients and patients.

This well-established practice is composed of a collaborative DVM team and a highly trained support staff.

This is a full-time role with scheduling flexibility. We’re open to veterinarians of all experience levels, including recent graduates. Must be licensed (or able to become licensed) in Colorado for consideration.

  • Enjoy a healthy work/life balance in Grand Junction!
  • 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

Grand Junction, Colorado, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Western Slope, renowned for its stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Surrounded by dramatic red rock canyons and lush vineyards, it serves as a gateway to iconic sites like the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain. Grand Junction is also a hub for wine enthusiasts, hosting Colorado's wine country in the nearby Palisade region.

The city combines a charming downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries with a strong sense of community and cultural vibrancy, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors."

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, 2individual 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.

Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturdays: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sundays: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

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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 comprehensive medical care, including preventative, surgical, and emergency services for small animals. They will also focus on client education and collaborative treatment planning to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

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 medicineSurgeryEmergency careClinical practice

Veterinary Medicine — Physician 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).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Grand Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Grand Junction, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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