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Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood, CO is looking for a full-time GP, surgery focused, Veterinarian to join our team. A great opportunity for someone looking for a position or mentorship in orthopedic procedures, as well as many advanced soft tissue surgeries. 

As a the surgery focus Veterinarian, you would provide high-quality medicine with practice limited to surgery. You would have a diverse surgical caseload ranging from complex to general procedures. Our hospital, also has a strong emphasis on orthopedics.

We are a busy practice and have a wide variety of cases each day. There is never a dull moment at Red Rocks! We are flexible with scheduling, but this position is for surgery focused shifts (half surgery, half GP negotiable). Our ideal candidate has several years of experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. We are a busy practice and have a wide variety of cases each day. 

Red Rocks Animal Center has been a part of the Lakewood community since 1998, providing compassionate and diligent veterinary care.  As a full-service hospital, we offer a wide range of core veterinary services to keep patients in great health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care and internal medicine. We also offer other medical and surgical services that go beyond standard vet care so that our patient’s health care needs are always being met.

• Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound.
• We understand the importance of a well-trained support staff and have technicians proficient in anesthetic monitoring and pre and post-op management. Our technicians also provide 24 hour monitoring of all hospitalized patients.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Support continued professional growth through generous CE allowances and pursuit of individual special interests and passions
• Additionally, we are proud to work with many rescue groups in the area.
• You can learn more about our hospital at redrocksanimal.com.

Our hospital is located in Lakewood, CO, which is a suburb of Denver. There are numerous outdoor activities available in every season, including hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and snowboarding. There are also incredible restaurants, breweries, festivals, and farmers’ markets to explore.

At Red Rocks Animal Center, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer competitive salary with high earning potential, high quality health, dental, and vision insurance, optional life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, generous CE allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and many more discounts and supplemental insurance options!

• Commitment and relocation bonuses available!
• Experience Life Bonus available- Additional non-production based bonus!
• High earning potential: Base salary range $110,000 - $130,000

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email Jessica Rushenberg at jrushenberg@petvetcarecenters.com to be connected with the Red Rocks team!