Surgeon

• Introduction Join us as a board-certified or residency-trained Surgeon at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team.
• You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on.
• At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
• Why join the team Established specialty hospital with strong referral base and caseload Immediate need with ability to step into an active surgical service Opportunity to help shape and grow the surgical offering within the hospital Collaborative environment with specialty and ER teams Access to a network of specialists within VCA Schedule Full Time availability Who we look for People obsessed with pets and their care Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust Learn more about the hospital here!
• Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: Compensation Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Salary Range

$200,000-$265,000 Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company match Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window) Qualifications A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain To be considered for this position, please apply before May 10, 2026 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.