About this opportunity
AzVMA lists this Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Elk Park Animal Hospital opportunity in pagosa springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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: elkparkvet.com
Clinic Snapshot
Practice type: Mixed animal
Avg. daily patient volume: 12
Support staff ratio: 3:1
Case mix: Wellness, surgery, dentistry
Total Rewards & How We Invest in You
Base salary $100-130k+ with quarterly production bonuses
DVM 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 and sign on bonuses available
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
Passionate about patient care and long‑term client relationships
A 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
New grad friendly - any experience level encouraged to inquire!
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.
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Worksite address
pagosa springs, CO, 81147, US
Who can apply
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