Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $10k

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Additional PTO for CE and sick leave

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian for their 24 hour general practice and emergency hospital in Aurora, Colorado. The role focuses on overnight emergency care, providing a supportive environment with a modern facility equipped for advanced medical procedures.

The position includes flexible shifts and a compensation package featuring a signing bonus, health insurance, and generous PTO. Ideal candidates will be calm under pressure, have a strong background in emergency medicine, and enjoy working in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• DVM with a focus on emergency medicine.
• Experience in managing urgent/emergent cases.
• Ability to perform minor and major surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming urgent and emergent cases.
• Perform patient assessments and diagnostics.
• Conduct both minor and major surgeries.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Calm under pressure

Patient assessment

Diagnostics

Surgery

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Monitoring equipment

Job description

This AAHA accredited, privately owned 24 hour general practice and emergency hospital in Aurora, Colorado is hiring for an Emergency Veterinarian to join their overnight team. Established in 1985, the hospital is known for its collaborative culture, long-standing team, and strong focus on work life balance. As the only 24/7 emergency hospital in Aurora, this is a unique opportunity to work in a progressive and well-equipped environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This role is focused on overnight emergency care, managing both incoming urgent and emergent cases as well as in-hospital transfers. The Emergency Veterinarian will be responsible for patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and performing both minor and major surgeries where appropriate, with the option to transfer cases to a daytime surgeon. The position suits a veterinarian who is calm under pressure and enjoys emergency medicine in a fast-paced setting. Shifts run from 7pm to 7am, with full-time benefits based on approximately 30 hours per week, typically averaging seven shifts every two weeks, with flexibility in scheduling and the ability to trade shifts. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

The hospital is spacious, modern, and very well equipped, supporting a high standard of emergency and general practice care. Equipment includes digital radiology with radiologist interpretation, laparoscopy and endoscopy, ultrasound, monitoring equipment, and oxygen cages. The practice also works closely with visiting specialists including ultrasound and cardiology, and offers the ability to perform orthopedic surgeries in-house. The hospital provides both general practice and emergency services and promotes a progressive approach to medicine within a flexible and positive working environment.

Team

The team consists of eight veterinarians, including three dedicated to emergency and one working a hybrid GP and ER role, with plans to grow further. The overnight team is supported by a technician, assistant, and swing technician. The hospital is known for its exceptional staff retention, with technicians staying for over ten years, and a culture built on genuine friendships, collaboration, and long‑term team stability.

The Package:

• Choose your preferred compensation structure (ProSal, straight salary, shift by shift)
• Signing bonus of $10k
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Very generous PTO
• Additional PTO for CE and sick leave
• Coverage of licenses, dues, memberships