Associate Veterinarian

Location and Compensation Associate veterinarian – Fruita, CO (Grand Junction/Western Slope) $110,000 - $140,000 Base Salary + Production with No Negative Accrual Balanced Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:30 PM with rotating half-day Saturdays. Flexible full‑time structures available. Support Flex: 1 tech‑per‑doctor ratio plus dedicated float staff. Clinical Autonomy + Mentorship with owner‑founder Dr. Etchart, experienced in orthopedics and high‑volume dentistry. Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) match, Lyra mental health support, student loan management, career development. Sign‑On Bonus + Industry‑Leading Relocation Package. Bring your dog to work at our daycare. Responsibilities Advanced Clinical Care: provide top‑tier outcomes using modern in‑house diagnostics and high‑volume digital dentistry. Diverse Case Mix: manage everything from routine wellness to urgent/emergency cases that keep your skills sharp. Collaborative Medicine: work alongside a close‑knit doctor team that prioritizes compassionate care and collective problem‑solving. Give back through community and local partnerships. Qualifications DVM/VMD degree 1–3+ years of clinical/veterinary practice experience Active (or pending) Utah Veterinary License A passion for surgery, dentistry, and building year‑after‑year relationships with families. Collaborative mindset—you’re a “doctor’s doctor” who enjoys sharing knowledge. About the Locale Fruita is 6 miles to the red‑rock canyons and trails of Colorado National Monument, minutes to world‑class, dog‑friendly mountain biking and hiking, and a quiet, friendly community roughly 15 minutes from Grand Junction. It is also 35 miles to skiing and snowboarding at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. #J-18808-Ljbffr