General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Colorado Springs , CO

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (potential)

Relocation assistance (potential)

Student loan repayment options (may be

Job summary

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting in Colorado Springs seeks an Associate Veterinarian to provide exceptional patient and client care to the local community. This position emphasizes compassionate care, building long-term relationships, and teamwork in a supportive hospital environment.

The hospital welcomes both new graduates and experienced veterinarians, offering mentorship, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow in preventative wellness and medical excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited college.
• Active state license in good standing or pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing or willing to obtain.
• Commitment to veterinary ethics.

Skills

Strong communicator

Client education

Preventative care

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Compassionate care

Ethics commitment

Education

DVM / AVMA accredited degree

State license in good standing or pursuing licensure

DEA license or willing to obtain

Job description

Colorado Springs, United States | Posted on 05/03/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.