Associate Veterinarian

Job Title: Veterinarian

Department: Longmont Humane Veterinary Clinic (LHVC)

Reports to: LHVC Practice Manager

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Approval Date: September 4, 2026

About Us:

Longmont Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization caring, serving, and educating to improve the lives of companion animals. For more information, please visit our website at www.longmonthumane.org.

Position Summary

The Veterinarian serves as the medical leader of the practice, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that results in excellent treatment experiences for the patients and clients we serve, as well as an excellent employment experience for the practice’s patient care team.

The Veterinarian works with the LHVC team to help ensure that quality and appropriate veterinary medicine is performed within the practice. Additionally, they partner with the Practice Manager in matters of general management, staffing/scheduling, as well as ensuring that operational and financial goals are met.

This position provides a great opportunity to care for our community while serving and assisting in a shelter environment. Our clinic shares its space with our shelter healthcare team, complementing our mission and setting up a cohesive, team environment. Our focus is on our shelter companion animals, while also providing quality care to the community.

Schedule

This position is Monday through Friday. There may be occasions when we host a vaccine clinic on Saturdays periodically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Good attendance is required.
• Provides medical care for publicly owned animals.
• Provides follow-up on all medical and surgical conditions/complications.
• Provides client communication and support.
• Stays up to date on the latest medical interventions and products.
• Works with the Practice Manager to optimize scheduling of doctors and technicians/assistants.
• Works with the Practice Manager to evaluate and make recommendations for staff development.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a veterinary clinic setting is preferred
• Current, active State of Colorado veterinary license, with no disciplinary actions pending.
• Current, active DEA license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Ability to use a PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), and ability to learn new software, as necessary. This clinic currently uses eVet.
• Ability to meet deadlines; ability to set and accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Office and veterinary clinic environment with frequent standing, crouching, bending
• Potential exposure to high noise levels and zoonotic diseases.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches.

Benefits:

• Competitive PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance - we pay 80% of an employee's single medical coverage, 50% for all other coverage. Dental and Vision are paid for by the employee. Life insurance is a $25k policy paid by LHS.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Bereavement pay - 3 days for family; 1 day for pets

Other benefits available include, 50% discount on veterinary services, 50% discount on Hill's Science pet food, 40% off Ruff Wear, 20% off in our retail store Boz's Place, $150 adoption credit per year, 48 hours per year of Sick Time, and 80 hours of Unpaid Time Off per year.

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000