Mixed Animal Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description About Our Clinic Elk Park Animal Hospital, a longstanding community fixture, is one of the largest and busiest facilities in the area. With over 3,700 sq. ft. of organized indoor space featuring three exam rooms, we offer essential services five days a week, including on-call and mobile assistance for large animals and emergencies. Our comprehensive services encompass digital radiology, cold laser therapy, orthopedic surgery, dentistry, cutting-edge diagnostics, and a complete pharmacy.

We also provide Chinese medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy, and herbal medicine.

Check us out at:  Snapshot Practice type:
Mixed animal

Avg. daily patient volume: 12

Support staff ratio: 3:1

Case mix:
Wellness, surgery, dentistry, majority small animal caseload

Total Rewards & How We Invest in You We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.

Base salary $150-175k+ with quarterly production bonus $30k+ Sign-on bonusDVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production

No negative accrual:
We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods

Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings

Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues Referral bonus program:
Bring great talent to our network & get rewarded

Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs

Relocation assistance
401k retirement savings plan with company match

What Makes Us Different Medical autonomy:
Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of our medical systems and team.

Robust support:
Skilled techs, dedicated CSRs, and strong leadership presence.

We believe thriving teams build thriving communities

You’ll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow your career

Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference You are a veterinarian who is:

Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationshipsA collaborative teammate who thrives in a positive, supportive culture

Committed to continuous growth and excellence

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university (required)
Compassionate, client-centered approach to care Strong communication and client-education skills

Experience with clinic leadership and/or mentorship to take on MD role About the Area Make Pagosa Springs your career home! Enjoy 300 days of sunshine with four distinct seasons. The town has a community feel but also attracts global visitors for its natural hot springs, waterfalls, skiing, dog sledding, mountain biking, lakes, hot air ballooning, wildlife, horseback and ATV trail riding, and camping, as well as a vibrant arts and theater scene.

Additionally, Pagosa Springs is home to the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program!

The Springs Resort & Spa (2 min.):
World-renowned mineral hot springs and resort.

San Juan National Forest (14 min.):
Lake swimming, hiking, mountain biking, snow, river floating, waterfalls.

Pagosa Springs Golf Club (4 min.)Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park (4 min.):
Horseback ride through the park and see mountain lions, bears, elk, wolves, porcupines, and an emu!

Dog sledding (4 min.):
Ski resort dog sledding adventures

Wolf Creek Ski area: ski, snowmobile, snowboard!

Parelli Natural Horsemanship (7 min.):
Famous horsemanship programs

Echo, Capote Lake, Navajo Reservoir, and many more to explore (within 1 hour):
Boating, camping, fishing.

Let’s talk about your next opportunity

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At Ameri Vet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our…