Associate Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Lyra Health access

Parental leave

Pet discounts

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

Hampden Family Pet Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join Thrive Pet Healthcare. This full-time role offers the chance to practice high-quality medicine and surgery in a spacious, modern facility with nine exam rooms and three operating rooms.

We require a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD), a valid State Veterinary Board license in good standing, and an active or eligible DEA license.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the hiring state.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Description

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

About You

Passionate individual with an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills! You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Hampton Family Pet Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Hampden Family Pet Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills—excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine and surgery in our spacious 20,500 sq. ft. hospital. Our state-of-the-art facility includes nine exam rooms, three operating rooms, two digital radiology units, a large, well-equipped dental suite with digital dental radiography, Storz rigid and flexible endoscopy, a cold laser unit, and Heska in-house chemistry/hematology analyzers. Most of our spays are performed laparoscopically.

About

Hampden Family Pet Hospital is a small animal practice located in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in general practice and complemented by specialty services in Acupuncture, Orthopedic Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery. We are proud to be AAHA accredited and, with our collaborative team, serve our great community.

We are open:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Serving Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Aurora , and Lakewood

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $120,000 - $140,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.