Associate Veterinarian
Description
$110,000 - $140,000 Base Salary + Production, No Negative Accrual
About the role
Small-town roots, high-quality medicine, world-class backyard. At Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital in Fruita, Colorado, we combine the personalized feel of a small-town practice with modern diagnostics and a tight, tenured support team.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical care using modern in-house diagnostics and high-volume digital dentistry
- Manage a diverse case mix from routine wellness to urgent/emergency cases
- Collaborate with a close-knit doctor team prioritizing compassionate care and collective problem-solving
- Offer community and local partnerships
Requirements
- DVM/VMD degree
- 1-3+ years of clinical/veterinary practice experience
- Active (or pending) Utah Veterinary License
- A passion for surgery, dentistry, and building long-term relationships with families
- Collaborative mindset, enjoying sharing knowledge
Benefits
- Balanced schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:30 PM, rotating half-day Saturdays
- “Support Flex”: 1 tech-per-doctor ratio, dedicated float, backed by skilled, tenured assistants
- Surgery days fully staffed with a tech, assistant, and surgical technician
- Learn alongside Dr. Etchart, with deep experience 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
Western Slope Lifestyle
Tucked at the edge of the Colorado National Monument, Fruita offers a hidden gem in Colorado’s Grand Valley, minutes from Grand Junction. Access to red-rock canyons and trails, world-class mountain biking and hiking, and proximity to skiing and other destinations make it an ideal location.
Requirements
- DVM/VMD degree
- 1-3+ years of clinical/veterinary practice experience
- Active (or pending) Utah Veterinary License
- A passion for surgery, dentistry, and building long-term relationships with families
- Collaborative mindset, enjoying sharing knowledge
About Thrive Vet
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a national network of partner hospitals united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and 24/7 mental health support.