Associate Veterinarian – Fruita, CO (Grand Junction/Western Slope)
This position is offered by Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital in Fruita, Colorado. It is open to candidates with an interest in a full scope of primary veterinary care in a small‑town practice environment.
Compensation
- $110,000 – $140,000 base salary + production bonuses, with no negative accrual
- Sign‑on bonus and industry‑leading relocation package available
- Competitive annual PROSAL salary consideration based on credentials and experience
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Lyra mental health support
- Student‑loan management program
- Career development and mentorship through the Thrive Medical Excellence and Education Department
- Flexible full‑time structures, 4‑day work week base schedule (Mon‑Fri 8:00 – 5:30 PM with rotating half‑day Saturdays)
- “Support Flex” – one‑to‑one tech per doctor with a dedicated float and skilled assistants; fully staffed surgery days
- Dog daycare on site – bring your dog to work
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical care including routine wellness, orthopedics, endoscopy, same‑day walk‑ins, and high‑volume digital dentistry
- Manage a diverse case mix, from routine wellness to urgent/emergency cases
- Collaborate with a close‑knit doctor team focused on compassionate care and collective problem‑solving
- Participate in community outreach and partner programs that give back to the local community
- Mentor and learn under owner‑founder Dr. Etchart with expertise in orthopedics and high‑volume dentistry
Requirements
- DVM/VMD degree
- 1–3 + years of clinical/veterinary practice experience
- Active (or pending) Utah Veterinary License
- Passion for surgery, dentistry, and building long‑term relationships with families
- Collaborative mindset – a "doctor’s doctor" who enjoys sharing knowledge
Location & Lifestyle
- Located at the edge of the Colorado National Monument, only 6 mi from red‑rock canyons and trails
- Minutes to world‑class dog‑friendly mountain biking and hiking on the 18 Road and Kokopelli trail systems
- Quiet, friendly community within 15 min of Grand Junction urban amenities
- 35 mi to skiing and snowboarding at Powderhorn Mountain Resort; other iconic destinations within driving range