Managing Veterinarian | South Platte Veterinary Hospital | Sign On Bonus Available
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Practice
South Platte Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Sheridan, CO, and surrounding areas. We offer a full range of veterinary services at affordable prices. Our services include vaccinations, spay and neuters, blood work, x-rays, dental services, general surgery, and routine veterinary services.
Position Purpose
South Platte Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career and join us as our Managing Veterinarian!
Located in Sheridan, Colorado, just outside Denver, South Platte Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal practice with a talented, close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. We’ve built a culture centered around compassion, teamwork, open communication, and providing an exceptional experience for both our patients and the people who love them.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who loves practicing medicine but is also energized by mentorship, leadership, and helping a great team thrive. As Managing Veterinarian, you’ll continue to spend time doing what you love in the exam room while also partnering with practice leadership to help guide the medical direction of the hospital, support your fellow doctors and team members, and foster the positive culture that makes South Platte such a special place to work.
Our hospital offers comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, advanced diagnostics, an in-house laboratory, illness and injury care, and compassionate end-of-life services. We believe strongly in thoughtful, individualized medicine and clear communication so clients feel informed and confident in the decisions they make for their pets.
What makes South Platte special? The people. Our team is experienced, hardworking, supportive, and knows how to have fun together. We’re looking for a leader who values collaboration and wants to work alongside the team—not simply manage from the sidelines. Someone approachable and positive who can provide mentorship, encourage continued growth, and help maintain a hospital culture where people enjoy coming to work.
Sheridan offers an ideal location in the Denver metro area, with easy access to everything the city has to offer while keeping Colorado’s incredible outdoor recreation within reach. Whether your time outside the hospital is spent hiking, skiing, exploring Denver, or heading into the mountains for the weekend, it’s a great place to build both your career and your life.
If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for an opportunity to lead a strong team, practice high-quality medicine, and make a meaningful impact on the future of a hospital, we’d love to meet you.
Come lead, grow, and have some fun with us at South Platte Veterinary Hospital!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The Managing Veterinarian will examine and treat companion animals while overseeing the medical direction and daily operations of the hospital. They are responsible for mentoring staff, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring high-quality patient care and client communication.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to perform surgical and diagnostic procedures are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
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- Includes weekends
Living in Sheridan
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $425k≈ 3.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,602/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 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.