Pays $80k-$110k — $20k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$130k (19 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (6.2/10, vs 3,706 in this specialty)
Shelter Veterinarian (30 hours/week)
About the Role
Shelter veterinarian, 3-day work week, no on-call. Three 10-hour shifts with one weekend day. Golden, CO.
Join Foothills Animal Shelter as a Shelter Veterinarian – 3-Day Work Week, No On-Call in Golden, Colorado, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K - $110K
- CME allowance: $1,125.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability, life insurance, accident and critical illness plans
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
- Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Three weeks of vacation
- Paid sick leave
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colorado, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The shelter veterinarian provides compassionate medical care and promotes the physical and emotional wellness of shelter animals and community pets. Responsibilities include performing veterinary procedures, managing animal health, and collaborating with the support team to ensure high-quality shelter operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited school and possess a veterinary license in good standing. Applicants should have or be eligible for a DEA license and demonstrate a commitment to fear-free animal handling practices.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Shelter Veterinarian (30 hours/week) at Foothills Animal Shelter a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,706 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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