Animal Surgeon Jobs in Colorado
Animal Surgeon jobs in Colorado are open across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Lakewood and other Colorado metros, with employers like Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Ethos Veterinary Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We are a working cattle and horse guest ranch in the Colorado Mountains. We farm about 1300 acres of native grass hay (both owned and custom cut) and manage around 3000 acres of pasture land. Our ranch utilizes flood irrigation. We utilize John Deere and New Holland equipment for our ranch operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our ranch hand position must be able to operate equipment, and be reliable with feeding livestock. This applicant must be able to also work with clients who are part of our guest ranch operations (since guests are around the ranch and our agricultural operations help support our guest ranch business) in a variety of settings and other duties as assigned which may include grounds maintenance, cleaning of ranch facilities and guest services. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as:
- Apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc.
- Attach/detach implements
- Clean work areas
- Construct facilities
- Haul and spread materials such as but not limited to fertilizer to condition the soil
- Inform farm managers of plants or crops progress
- Load and unload materials and commodities
- Maintain grounds and landscaping
- Maintain inventory
- Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment
- Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures
- Tend to livestock by feeding, medicating, general care, grading, sorting, working, placing identification on, or relocating
- Trap and destroy pests
- Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, and knives
- Use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools
- Work with clients
- Maintain ranch facilities
Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed:
- Bailers and other hay equipment
- Dirt moving equipment
- Horseback riding for sorting, caring for livestock
- Irrigation equipment
- Mowers and other landscaping equipment
- Pickups, cars, etc.
- Sprayers, swathers, bailers, and other hay equipment
- Wheel barrows, vacuums
The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: cattle, horses, hay, guest services.
Must speak and understand English and maintain the Skill 1 assessment for SOC Code 45-2093.
INTRODUCTION
We are a working cattle and horse guest ranch in the Colorado Mountains. We farm about 1300 acres of native grass hay (both owned and custom cut) and manage around 3000 acres of pasture land. Our ranch utilizes flood irrigation. We utilize John Deere and New Holland equipment for our ranch operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our ranch hand position must be able to operate equipment, and be reliable with feeding livestock. This applicant must be able to also work with clients who are part of our guest ranch operations (since guests are around the ranch and our agricultural operations help support our guest ranch business) in a variety of settings and other duties as assigned which may include grounds maintenance, cleaning of ranch facilities and guest services. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as:
- Apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc.
- Attach/detach implements
- Clean work areas
- Construct facilities
- Haul and spread materials such as but not limited to fertilizer to condition the soil
- Inform farm managers of plants or crops progress
- Load and unload materials and commodities
- Maintain grounds and landscaping
- Maintain inventory
- Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment
- Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures
- Tend to livestock by feeding, medicating, general care, grading, sorting, working, placing identification on, or relocating
- Trap and destroy pests
- Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, and knives
- Use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools
- Work with clients
- Maintain ranch facilities
Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed:
- Bailers and other hay equipment
- Dirt moving equipment
- Horseback riding for sorting, caring for livestock
- Irrigation equipment
- Mowers and other landscaping equipment
- Pickups, cars, etc.
- Sprayers, swathers, bailers, and other hay equipment
- Wheel barrows, vacuums
The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: cattle, horses, hay, guest services.
Must speak and understand English and maintain the Skill 1 assessment for SOC Code 45-2093.
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Animal Surgeon Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Banfield Pet Hospital21
- VCA Animal Hospitals17
- Ethos Veterinary Health9
- NVA8
- Vetcor8
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services85
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in animal surgeon jobs across Colorado.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- ACVS board certification or current residency-trained diplomate eligibility
- Proficiency in soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures across small animals
- Experience with advanced imaging interpretation including CT and MRI
- State veterinary license in good standing for the location of practice
- Strong client communication skills for pre- and post-operative consultations
Animal Surgeon Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many animal surgeon jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 101+ animal surgeon openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Lakewood. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
How much do animal surgeons make in Colorado?
Animal surgeons in Colorado earn a median of about $130,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,710 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Colorado cities have the most animal surgeon jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Lakewood have the most animal surgeon openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire animal surgeons in Colorado?
Employers hiring animal surgeons in Colorado include Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote animal surgeon jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 0% of animal surgeon openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for animal surgeon jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to animal surgeon jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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