Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Fruita, CO (Grand Junction/Western Slope)

This position is offered by Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital in Fruita, Colorado. It is open to candidates with an interest in a full scope of primary veterinary care in a small‑town practice environment.

Compensation

• $110,000 – $140,000 base salary + production bonuses, with no negative accrual
• Sign‑on bonus and industry‑leading relocation package available
• Competitive annual PROSAL salary consideration based on credentials and experience

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Lyra mental health support
• Student‑loan management program
• Career development and mentorship through the Thrive Medical Excellence and Education Department
• Flexible full‑time structures, 4‑day work week base schedule (Mon‑Fri 8:00 – 5:30 PM with rotating half‑day Saturdays)
• “Support Flex” – one‑to‑one tech per doctor with a dedicated float and skilled assistants; fully staffed surgery days
• Dog daycare on site – bring your dog to work

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care including routine wellness, orthopedics, endoscopy, same‑day walk‑ins, and high‑volume digital dentistry
• Manage a diverse case mix, from routine wellness to urgent/emergency cases
• Collaborate with a close‑knit doctor team focused on compassionate care and collective problem‑solving
• Participate in community outreach and partner programs that give back to the local community
• Mentor and learn under owner‑founder Dr. Etchart with expertise in orthopedics and high‑volume dentistry

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree
• 1–3 + years of clinical/veterinary practice experience
• Active (or pending) Utah Veterinary License
• Passion for surgery, dentistry, and building long‑term relationships with families
• Collaborative mindset – a "doctor’s doctor" who enjoys sharing knowledge

Location & Lifestyle

• Located at the edge of the Colorado National Monument, only 6 mi from red‑rock canyons and trails
• Minutes to world‑class dog‑friendly mountain biking and hiking on the 18 Road and Kokopelli trail systems
• Quiet, friendly community within 15 min of Grand Junction urban amenities
• 35 mi to skiing and snowboarding at Powderhorn Mountain Resort; other iconic destinations within driving range