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VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Grand Junction, Colorado.

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital serving cats, dogs and exotic pets. Our hospital now offers physical therapy and rehabilitative services to help your pets recover from surgeries, injuries, and live more comfortably as they age. We are committed to continuing a leadership role in western Colorado and eastern Utah through technological advancements. Our facility is equipped to provide the highest standard in diagnostics, medicine, non-invasive techniques, dentistry, and surgical care. We utilize the most up-to-date technology to diagnose and treat animals in both Colorado and Utah. This includes ultrasound, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, endoscopy, and more. We also off integrative medicine options such as chiropractic and acupuncture services. These modalities are useful tools to maintain comfort and performance for pets.

We seek to promote an excellent work environment that focuses on family and encompasses continuing education that benefits the patients, practice, and community. We promote an environment where we can challenge each other and pursue excellence through teamwork and continued learning. Professionalism, compassion, integrity, and communication are some characteristics which we hold in high esteem at VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital.

Grand Junction, Colorado has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast! Mountain biking, road biking, hiking, fishing, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, kayaking/canoeing, music festivals, and much more awaits. A little bit of something for everyone!

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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 & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being 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, number of shifts, length of shift, and additional responsibilities; annual salary starting at $80,000 - $100,000.

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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