Veterinarian Jobs in Boulder, CO

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Emergency (Veterinarian)

This is a well-established, AAHA-Accredited practice in Westminster, Colorado, and they are excited to be adding another Emergency Veterinarian to their 8-doctor team....

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

They are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to help grow their thriving practice!...

Veterinarian - AAHA Accredited Private Practice

  • Boulder, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 3 days ago

Advanced equipment/diagnostics include surgical laser, surgical ligasure, videoscopy, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography, digital thermal imaging and more....

Veterinarian

  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Veterinarian Indian Tree Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients....

Veterinarian

  • Boulder, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 7 days ago

, and chief shelter veterinarian....

Veterinarian Radiologist

  • Wheat Ridge, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago

We offer a wide array of imaging equipment: Symphony Magnatom 1.5 Tesla MRI, 64 slice Toshiba Aquillion CT, Two digital radiography suites What you will bring: The ideal addition to this team will have...

Veterinarian Surgeon

  • Wheat Ridge, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is looking to add a Board Certified or Residency Trained Surgeon to their Surgical Team! Our 37,500 square foot state of the art hospital is nestled in Wheat Ridge,...

Associate Veterinarian - North Boulder Companion

  • Boulder, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 17 days ago

Top-Tier Facilities: Equipped with an in-house Abaxis lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, laser surgery unit, and cold laser, we offer advanced medical capabilities....

CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian New

  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 18 days ago

Conditions of Employment: Must maintain a current Veterinarian License....

CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian

  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 19 days ago

CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian Print ( Apply CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian Salary $93,768.00 - $112,524.00 Annually Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number BAA-00......

Emergency Veterinarian - Emergency Pet Clinic Boulder

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 20 days ago

The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians....

DVM in Beautiful Boulder, Colorado

  • Boulder, CO
  • 24 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 24 days ago

We are currently a two doctor practice and are seeking a full time associate veterinarian to join our team....

Veterinarian

  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 27 days ago

Generous Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available Doctor of Veterinary Medicine The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $55,000 to...

Associate Veterinarian

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 27 days ago

Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen Three or more years experience Soft tissue surgical...

Associate Veterinarian

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 28 days ago

Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school....

Demographic Data for Boulder, CO

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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinarians in Boulder, CO offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
High School or GED
15.2%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians in Boulder, CO
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%


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