Veterinarian

Mission Pet Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Maternity Leave

24/7 TeleDoc access

401k with company match

Professional Liability Coverage

Job summary

Tall Grass Animal Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join a multi-doctor team at an AAHA-accredited facility dedicated to high‑quality, personalized small animal care.

We offer competitive base pay with production bonus, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision), 401(k) with match, maternity leave, 24/7 TeleDoc, paid CE, and structured mentorship within Mission Pet Health.

Qualifications

• DVM degree is required and state license must be in good standing.
• Collaborative approach and dedication to high medical standards.
• Excellent communication and friendly interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets as trusted partners in lifelong health.
• Practice medicine by diagnosing and treating at the highest standards.
• Educate clients with clear findings and treatment plans for informed decisions.
• Collaborate with a paraprofessional team to sustain a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Collaborative spirit

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Education

DVM degree

State license in good standing

Job description

At Tall Grass Animal Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, our mission since 2016 has been providing comprehensive, personalized small animal care. We are globally recognized as a benchmark for quality medicine, operating as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility—a standard achieved by only 15% of hospitals across the US and Canada. This commitment to exceptional care is reflected in our outstanding 4.7-star community rating. If you are devoted to continuing your veterinary education and ready to join a supportive group, this is where you can do your best work. Our experienced and highly trained teammates are committed to practicing veterinary medicine with a personalized approach. Since we treat every patient as if they were our own, you will be joining a cohesive group of animal lovers who are deeply devoted to continuing their veterinary education and learning the latest in veterinary care. We believe that by focusing on comprehensive care, we help you succeed both professionally and personally within the hospital structure. You will feel supported by a stable, multi-doctor team, including a dedicated Lead Veterinarian, working together to achieve the highest standards of care set by the AAHA. Your clinical expertise will be utilized across a wide spectrum of small animal services, emphasizing wellness, prevention, advanced care, and surgical procedures. As an AAHA accredited facility, our standards are constantly evaluated, ensuring we maintain rigorous benchmarks across nearly every aspect of the hospital—including surgical processes, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and emergency services. This focus on high-quality medicine allows you access to advanced diagnostic tools and protocols necessary to treat complex medical situations effectively. Tall Grass Animal Hospital is proud to serve the dynamic Aurora, Colorado community and the surrounding areas. You will be practicing in a welcoming location established since 2016, where client service is paramount and the relationship between the client and the hospital is deeply trusted, as proven by our excellent community rating. Aurora offers the perfect combination of metropolitan convenience and access to the natural beauty that Colorado is famous for, providing an ideal setting to grow your career while maintaining a rich, fulfilling life outside of the practice.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

• Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

• Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

• Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

• Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

• Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

• Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement:

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.