Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130K - $150K
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
- Veterinarian (Experienced)
- Valley Veterinary Hospital
- Denver, Colorado
Veterinarian | $130,000 + | Equity Option | Privately Owned
Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join our growing companion animal practice in Denver.
This is a great opportunity for a confident DVM who values autonomy, high quality medicine, and a supportive team environment. For those interested, there is also an opportunity for equity/ownership, but it is entirely optional. Experienced veterinarians seeking a long term associate role are equally welcome.
What You’ll Find Here
- Companion animal practice (dogs, cats, small exotics optional)
- Elevated standards in preventative care, surgery, and dentistry
- Four 10 hour days (hello, 3-day weekends)
- In house digital x-ray and lab
- Supportive team that values experienced voices
Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced veterinarian comfortable practicing independently
- Strong medical and surgical skills
- Interest in maintaining high standards of care
- Leadership or business interest is a plus, not a requirement
Compensation & Benefits
- $130,000–$150,000 per year (based on experience)
- Optional pathway to partial ownership/equity
- Medical insurance
- CE stipend
- 3 weeks PTO
- Professional dues covered (AVMA, CVMA, PLIT, DEA, and more)
- 3% SIMPLE IRA match
If you’re looking for a stable, well-supported practice with room to grow, and the option to invest in your future if you choose, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will practice high-quality medicine in a companion animal setting, focusing on preventative care, surgery, and dentistry. The role involves working four 10-hour days per week within a supportive team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians comfortable practicing independently and possess strong medical and surgical skills, maintaining high standards of care. Interest in leadership or business aspects is a plus but not mandatory.
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 ~$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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $128k (middle half $115k–$163k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado | 64 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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