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

Sign-on/Retention Bonus up to $25k!

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 CSRs 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.

Hospital Website (https://vcahospitals.com/thornton?utm_source=maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VCA_Thornton_Animal_Hospital)

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 Academys 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.**

**If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**

**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**