About this opportunity
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education lists this Associate Veterinarian opportunity in fruita, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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Worksite address
fruita, CO, 81521, US
Who can apply
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