Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Littleton, CO
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Practice Ownership Opportunity
Looking to Own a Practice Without Going It Alone?
Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is seeking an experienced veterinarian who is interested in partnering on a practice ownership opportunity in the Littleton area.
Whether you are already thinking about ownership or just beginning to explore the idea, we would love to connect with veterinarians who are excited about leading a practice, building a talented team, and creating something lasting.
The Opportunity
We are actively exploring an established companion animal hospital in the Littleton market and are looking for a veterinarian who wants to become both a Medical Director and an owner.
Rather than starting from scratch, you will have the opportunity to partner on the acquisition of an existing practice and help shape its future while preserving what makes it special.
About the Area
Located just southwest of Denver, Littleton offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. With easy access to the Rocky Mountains, excellent schools, and a thriving veterinary community, it's an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.
What to Expect
Salary: Competitive base salary plus production, Medical Director stipend, monthly profit distributions, and long-term equity value creation
- Location: Littleton, CO Area
- Schedule that respects your time
- Strong staff-to-doctor ratio
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer retirement plan contribution
- Generous PTO plus CE time
- Annual CE allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered
- Ownership and Partnership with VPP
Veterinary Practice Partners supports doctor-led hospitals. We do not rebrand your practice. Your hospital remains locally branded and reflective of your leadership.
As Medical Director, you may participate in a structured co-ownership model with meaningful equity and defined participation in performance and growth.
You lead the medicine. VPP provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and marketing support so you can focus on clinical excellence and team development.
VPP supports more than 190 hospitals nationwide and over 200 doctor partners, including more than 100 first-time veterinary owners.
- Primary Medical Director Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership
- Establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols
- Lead effective case flow and clinical decision-making within an urgent care setting
- Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
- Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
- Identify and implement clinical service enhancements
- Team and Practice Leadership
- Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
- Mentor associate veterinarians in urgent care workflows and triage best practices
- Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
- Foster a collaborative, team-first culture
- Financial Oversight
- Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
- Participate in annual planning and performance review
- Support marketing and community engagement initiatives
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Active Colorado veterinary license or ability to obtain
- 3+ years clinical experience preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- If you are ready to lead a hospital and participate as an owner, we welcome the conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership, establish medical standards, and oversee urgent care protocols within the hospital. They are also responsible for mentoring staff, driving revenue growth, and managing operational strategies to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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