Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is seeking a compassionate motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our long-established small animal and boarding hospital in midtown Fort Collins. This opportunity arises as we prepare for the departure of Dr. Ash Wells in January 2025 and we are excited to welcome a veterinarian who values excellent medicine teamwork and a supportive culture.
Aspen Grove is a well-established progressive 100% small-animal practice with separate dog and cat entrances six exam rooms a large open treatment area and a fully equipped surgical suite. We are a primary care hospital that also accepts same-day and urgent care appointments with multiple mobile specialists providing advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery cardiology oncology scoping and specialty imaging.
We are paper-lite well-equipped and focused on providing high-quality efficient care with enough time to practice medicine the right way.
Equipment includes:
Full in-house laboratory
Digital radiography & digital dental radiography
Ultrasound
40W CO₂ surgical laser
15W therapy laser
CryoPen
Tono-Pen
Electroacupuncture
Dental bonded sealant
Doctors typically see 16 patients per day with 30-minute sick appointments and 20-minute wellness visits.
At Aspen Grove culture isnt a buzzwordits who we are. Our team proudly calls ourselves the Grovers and we operate with a shared commitment to compassion integrity collaboration and excellence.
Doctor-to-support staff ratio: 1:2.5
1 RVT currently on staff with three assistants enrolled in an RVT program
Support staff interests and certifications include acupuncture advanced dentistry/oral surgery CAETA Peaceful End-of-Life Practice and more
Our Chief of Staff is a Certified Veterinary Mentor
We partner closely with local organizations including NOCO Humane Society Larimer County Sheriffs Canine Unit and several regional rescues.
We welcome new graduates and are proud to offer a structured individualized mentorship program. Mentorship includes:
A tailored mentorship agreement
Weekly check-in meetings
Surgical mentorship and collaborative case support
A culture of open communication and shared learning across the entire medical team
Experienced veterinarians will find opportunities to grow mentor and further develop clinical interests.
10-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch and three 20-minute catch-up blocks
Typical hours: 8:006:00 or 9:307:30 (varies by day)
Dedicated surgery time every scheduled day
Rotating Saturday schedule: every 3rd Saturday 9:003:00
Rotating on-call every 3 weeks (Sunday phone availability for boarded patient triage only)
We are open to full-time or part-time candidates.
Salary range for full-time: $130k - $150k - dpeending on experience and schedule
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains Fort Collins CO offers an unbeatable blend of outdoor adventure and vibrant city life. From easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park Horsetooth Reservoir and Lory State Park to its bike-friendly culture renowned craft breweries and charming Old Town (the inspiration for Disneylands Main Street U.S.A.) Fort Collins is a truly special place to live and work.
At Aspen Grove Veterinary Care your expertise is respected your voice matters and your well-being is valued. You wont just join a hospitalyoull join a team that genuinely cares about one another our patients and the community we serve.
Apply today and discover what it means to be a Grover.
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