Associate Veterinarian - Mesa Veterinary Hospital

Overview

At Mesa Veterinary Hospital, we believe exceptional pet care starts with an exceptional team. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our well‑established, collaborative practice in Golden, CO. If you’re looking for a career with medical autonomy, opportunities to expand your skills, and the support of an experienced team, this is the place for you.

• We Support Each Other – We know life happens outside the hospital, so we work together to balance schedules and cover time off. Our doctors have stayed with us for an average of over 10 years because we truly support one another both professionally and personally.
• Hybrid General Practice – We’re a hybrid general practice seeing everything from routine preventive care & advanced surgeries to emergencies/critical cases. This is a great position to bridge the gap between a love of daytime general practice and the desire to fully work up and treat a broad range of challenging cases.
• We Deliver the Best for Our Patients – As an AAHA‑accredited, full‑service hospital, we provide advanced surgeries, diagnostics, and care for both companion animals and exotics. We have specialists visiting regularly, great equipment, and a fantastic support staff who make excellent medicine possible every day.

• A U.S.
  
  -licensed DVM (or equivalent) with a solid foundation in medicine and surgery.
• Experienced or interested in treating exotics. We love our feathered, scaled, and small furry patients!
• Skilled in general medicine and surgery, and eager to keep learning.
• A compassionate and collaborative veterinarian who thrives in a team‑based environment.
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, fast‑paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others while having fun and sharing a few laughs along the way!

Golden is a charming mountain town just 20 minutes west of Denver. We love our town for its stunning Rocky Mountain views, endless outdoor adventures like hiking and biking, and friendly, close‑knit community. Families feel right at home here thanks to excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and community events that bring everyone together.

Our vibrant local scene includes unique shops, historic landmarks, craft breweries, and a rich arts culture. If you crave city amenities, Denver is just a short drive away for dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. Living here means having the best of both worlds—an active outdoor lifestyle paired with career growth and work‑life balance.

• Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings.
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match.
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay.
• Professional dues coverage + student loan assistance.
• Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian‑led practices who keep it real and support practices in achieving their own unique goals.

Our base salary range is from $115k–$130k (or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro‑sal and salary options and we’re open to offering a sign‑on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us!

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Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high‑quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future.

Whether you’re a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love—caring for animals while advancing your career.

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