Veterinarian Jobs in Colorado
Across 96 live Veterinarian listings in Colorado, median advertised pay is $165K (75th percentile $233K), based on the 70 that state a salary; Colorado ranks 37th of 46 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (23), Lap of Love (8), Sploot Veterinary Care (8).
96+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 9, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 70 roles pay ~$165k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Shelter Veterinarian (40 hours/week)
Foothills Animal ShelterGolden, CO
Veterinarian - Wellshire Animal Hospital - Denver, CO
Western Veterinary PartnersDenver, CO
Managing Veterinarian | South Platte Veterinary Hospital | Sign On Bonus Available
South Platte Veterinary HospitalSheridan, CO
DVM Student Externship - Colorado
Western Veterinary PartnersColorado
Associate Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian
Caring PathwaysColorado Springs, CO
Veterinary Clinical Pathologist (Part-Time Hourly)
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
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Veterinarian Pay in Colorado: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Colorado today, then Colorado against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 96
- Live median
- $165k
- 75th $233k · n=70
- 12-mo median
- $130k
- Pay rank
- #37 of 46
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #10
- 12-mo postings
- 217
Veterinarian roles in Colorado advertise $7k below the $138k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $195k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CO | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (this page) | $130k | — | 4.8/10 | 217 |
| Hawaii#1 | $195k | +$65k | 4.6/10 | 29 |
| Arizonaborders | $169k | +$38k | 4.8/10 | 282 |
| Oklahomaborders | $143k | +$12k | 3.8/10 | 104 |
| Nebraskaborders | $137k | +$6k | 3.9/10 | 95 |
| Kansasborders | $131k | +$0k | 5.6/10 | 76 |
| Utahborders | $123k | −$7k | 5.7/10 | 160 |
| New Mexicoborders | $121k | −$10k | 3.8/10 | 66 |
“borders” = shares a border with Colorado; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 9, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (23), Lap of Love (8), Sploot Veterinary Care (8)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 32% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment (of 96 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Colorado.
How much do veterinarian earn in Colorado?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Colorado right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Chewy, BluePearl Vet, Western Veterinary Partners, Pet Vet365, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Colorado are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 96 veterinarian positions in Colorado listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Colorado
Vetco Clinics23 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lap of Love8 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Sploot Veterinary Care8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare6 open roles here · WLB 40/100Western Veterinary Partners6 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Chewy4 open roles here · WLB 62/100Vet Cor4 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Ameri Vet3 open roles here · WLB 71/100