Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

30-minute appointments. Two techs per doctor. No on-call. Ever.

We built Wellpaw because we were tired of veterinary medicine burning out the people who practice it. At our Cherry Creek clinic in Denver, you'll have the time, the team, and the tools to practice the medicine you were trained for, and go home at the end of your shift. After-hours emergencies go to our 24/7 Wellpaw hospital across town, not to your phone.

Year-one earning potential: $175,000 – $235,000+

• Base salary $125,000 – $160,000, depending on experience
• $35,000 sign-on bonus
• Production bonus on top of base (our associates average $15K–$40K a year)
• Plus up to $30,000 in student loan repayment over your first 3 years

Why DVMs choose Wellpaw

• Time to practice good medicine. Standard appointments are 30 minutes, not 15.
• A full support team. Two credentialed or experienced techs for every doctor, plus dedicated client care staff, so you're not answering phones between patients.
• Clients who come prepared. Our app handles booking, reminders, and upfront pricing, so fewer surprises and fewer difficult money conversations in the exam room.
• Mentorship that's real. A dedicated mentor for your first 6 months, plus access to 245 fellow Wellpaw vets for case consults across 64 clinics.
• Modern equipment: in-house lab, digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, and laser therapy.
• Your recommendations stay yours. No product sales quotas.

What you'll do

• See dogs and cats for wellness exams, sick visits, and preventive care
• Perform soft tissue surgery (spays, neuters, mass removals) and dentistry
• Build long-term relationships with families in one of Denver's most pet-friendly neighborhoods
• Help shape care protocols used across our network (if you want to)

Schedule

Four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, your choice. Rotating Saturdays (about one per month). No overnight shifts and no on-call.

What you bring

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited school, or ECFVG/PAVE certification
• Colorado veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one (we'll cover the cost)
• DEA registration, or the ability to obtain it
• Experienced associates and ambitious recent grads are both welcome

Moving to Denver? We offer up to $12,000 in relocation assistance and sponsor TN and H-1B visas for qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance: 90% of employee medical premiums and 100% of dental and vision paid
• HSA option
• Professional liability insurance fully covered
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 15 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
• $3,000 annual CE allowance + 5 paid CE days
• 8 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Free care for up to 3 of your own pets, plus 50% off surgery and medications
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling
• Life and disability insurance

How we hire

Recruiter call → Conversation with our Medical Director → Paid working interview at the clinic, so you can meet the team and see how we practice before you decide → Offer. The whole process typically takes 2–3 weeks.

Applications accepted through October 31, 2026.

Wellpaw Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The pay range and benefits listed reflect our good-faith estimate in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person