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VCA Thornton Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Thornton, Colorado.

VCA Thornton Animal Hospital is a member of VCA IdeaPark, a group of hospitals working to rethink the future of veterinary medicine.  If you are curious about different ways to solve existing problems in veterinary medicine and enjoy being on the leading edge, VCA Thornton Animal Hospital is the hospital for you!  You will be joining a network of like-minded associates, supported by an all-star team and have access to our latest digital tools. 

We are proud to serve the pets of Northglenn, Thornton, Denver, Commerce City, Henderson, Brighton, Federal Heights, Broomfield, Westminster, Arvada and surrounding areas. Our well-equipped general practice focuses on preventative care, wellness, and high quality medicine for dogs and cats. We offer a variety of services including dental cleaning, vaccines, preventative wellness, emergency care, sick pet care, spays and neuters, cryotherapy, testing, ultrasound, digital radiography (x-ray) and more! We have a great team of Technicians and CSR’s who deliver a high level of customer service and patient care. In every case, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff.

Our exceptional team enjoys working in a family-like atmosphere while caring for our well-established clientele and supportive community. Our practice enjoys close relationships with several area shelters along with a commitment to the local community.

For those that crave outdoor adventure, this area offers the perfect location for hiking, biking, walking trails, parks, and easy access to downtown Denver. Come to a city where you can see mountains for miles and experience our beautiful, but temperate four seasons in an exceptionally pet friendly place.

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience, annual salary starting at $130,000 - $145,000.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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