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Imagine practicing high-quality medicine in a thriving, privately owned veterinary hospital where your schedule supports your life outside of work, your team genuinely enjoys working together, and your patients receive the level of care they deserve. At Hilltop Pet Clinic in Pueblo West, Colorado, you'll join a growing multi-doctor practice serving small animals and pocket pets, supported by exceptional technicians, advanced technology, and a culture built around our "4 C's of Caring": Care for Clients and Patients, Care for Co-Workers, Care for Clinic, and Care for Community. Here, you'll enjoy collaboration, professional growth, and the freedom to practice medicine without corporate pressure, all while working alongside people who value learning, laughter, teamwork, and integrity. Great medicine starts with great people, and you'll find both here.
Highlights:
- $150,000+ DOE
- Competitive Base Salary + Production
- No Negative Accrual
- Sign-On Bonus
- 4-Day Workweek + 3-Day Weekend Every Week!
- No Emergency or After-Hours Duties
- Paid Time Off Package
- 401(k)
- Annual CE Allowance + Days Off to Attend
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Offered
- Ownership Opportunity (if desired)
- High Technician-to-Doctor Ratio
- Paid Holidays Off
- Pet Care Discounts
- Surgical and Dental Development Opportunities
- DEA, License, Memberships, and Dues Paid
- Professional Liability Insurance
- And More!
Who We Are:
Founded in 1995, Hilltop Pet Clinic has become an integral part of the Pueblo West community and was voted Best Animal Hospital in Pueblo County in both 2025 and 2026. Our mission is simple: Improving lives one pet at a time. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to exceptional medicine, outstanding client service, and genuine compassion for the families we serve.
You'll work alongside experienced, collaborative doctors and highly trained support staff who help make busy days efficient and rewarding. We typically provide each veterinarian with 2–3 technicians plus additional support personnel, allowing you to focus on medicine rather than administrative tasks. Our daily rounds, open communication, and team-oriented environment create a workplace where everyone contributes, learns, and succeeds together.
Hilltop is known throughout the region for practicing progressive medicine and utilizing diagnostics at a level rarely seen in similarly sized practices. Our equipment includes IDEXX Catalyst One analyzers, ProCyte, SediVue, Snap Pro systems, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, Midmark dental equipment, ultrasound, Companion Laser Therapy, Bionote diagnostics, Stance Analyzer technology, and Talkatoo AI veterinary scribe software. We have consistently ranked among the top users of diagnostic tools in Southern Colorado and maintain strong relationships with visiting specialists in surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.
Our culture is what truly sets us apart. Past relief veterinarians consistently describe Hilltop as welcoming, supportive, knowledgeable, collaborative, and fun. Comments like, "They make busy easy," "Plenty of cases, laughs and learning," and "Put this clinic on the unicorn clinic list" capture the experience of working here. We believe excellent medicine starts with caring for one another, and our team lives that belief through mutual respect, teamwork, mentorship, and plenty of humor along the way.
Our vision is to become the premier veterinary clinic in Southern Colorado, known for the highest quality medicine, exceptional customer service, professionalism, integrity, safety, and excellence in everything we do. As our practice continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Hilltop while building a meaningful and sustainable veterinary career.
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Imagine practicing high-quality medicine in a thriving, privately owned veterinary hospital where your schedule supports your life outside of work, your team genuinely enjoys working together, and your patients receive the level of care they deserve. At Hilltop Pet Clinic in Pueblo West, Colorado, you'll join a growing multi-doctor practice serving small animals and pocket pets, supported by exceptional technicians, advanced technology, and a culture built around our "4 C's of Caring": Care for Clients and Patients, Care for Co-Workers, Care for Clinic, and Care for Community. Here, you'll enjoy collaboration, professional growth, and the freedom to practice medicine without corporate pressure, all while working alongside people who value learning, laughter, teamwork, and integrity. Great medicine starts with great people, and you'll find both here.
Highlights:
- $150,000+ DOE
- Competitive Base Salary + Production
- No Negative Accrual
- Sign-On Bonus
- 4-Day Workweek + 3-Day Weekend Every Week!
- No Emergency or After-Hours Duties
- Paid Time Off Package
- 401(k)
- Annual CE Allowance + Days Off to Attend
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Offered
- Ownership Opportunity (if desired)
- High Technician-to-Doctor Ratio
- Paid Holidays Off
- Pet Care Discounts
- Surgical and Dental Development Opportunities
- DEA, License, Memberships, and Dues Paid
- Professional Liability Insurance
- And More!
Who We Are:
Founded in 1995, Hilltop Pet Clinic has become an integral part of the Pueblo West community and was voted Best Animal Hospital in Pueblo County in both 2025 and 2026. Our mission is simple: Improving lives one pet at a time. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to exceptional medicine, outstanding client service, and genuine compassion for the families we serve.
You'll work alongside experienced, collaborative doctors and highly trained support staff who help make busy days efficient and rewarding. We typically provide each veterinarian with 2–3 technicians plus additional support personnel, allowing you to focus on medicine rather than administrative tasks. Our daily rounds, open communication, and team-oriented environment create a workplace where everyone contributes, learns, and succeeds together.
Hilltop is known throughout the region for practicing progressive medicine and utilizing diagnostics at a level rarely seen in similarly sized practices. Our equipment includes IDEXX Catalyst One analyzers, ProCyte, SediVue, Snap Pro systems, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, Midmark dental equipment, ultrasound, Companion Laser Therapy, Bionote diagnostics, Stance Analyzer technology, and Talkatoo AI veterinary scribe software. We have consistently ranked among the top users of diagnostic tools in Southern Colorado and maintain strong relationships with visiting specialists in surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.
Our culture is what truly sets us apart. Past relief veterinarians consistently describe Hilltop as welcoming, supportive, knowledgeable, collaborative, and fun. Comments like, "They make busy easy," "Plenty of cases, laughs and learning," and "Put this clinic on the unicorn clinic list" capture the experience of working here. We believe excellent medicine starts with caring for one another, and our team lives that belief through mutual respect, teamwork, mentorship, and plenty of humor along the way.
Our vision is to become the premier veterinary clinic in Southern Colorado, known for the highest quality medicine, exceptional customer service, professionalism, integrity, safety, and excellence in everything we do. As our practice continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Hilltop while building a meaningful and sustainable veterinary career.
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice508
- VCA Animal Hospitals183
- NVA172
- Mission Pet Health172
- DESORT STAFFING129
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services180
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Education4
- Agriculture & Farming4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinarian jobs.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- Active state veterinary license in the state of practice
- DEA registration for controlled-substance prescribing
- Clinical proficiency in diagnostics, surgery, and anesthesia
- Experience with practice management or electronic medical record software
- Board certification or residency training in a veterinary specialty
Tips for Your Veterinarian Job Search
Tailor your resume to species focus
Hiring managers scan for the species mix you've handled, so list your caseload breakdown by species in your resume summary. A small-animal clinic cares nothing about your equine experience, and burying it costs you the interview.
Get your DEA registration ready early
Many veterinarian postings require an active DEA controlled-substance registration before your start date. If yours is pending or unlicensed in the target state, note your expected activation date in your application to avoid automatic screening-out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinarian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your AVMA-accredited degree clearly
Corporate and government employers filter for AVMA-accredited DVM or VMD programs before reading anything else. Put your degree, institution, and graduation year at the top of your education section, not buried at the bottom.
Prepare for a practical skills walkthrough
Most veterinarian interviews include a case-presentation round or a wet-lab component. Review a handful of complex differential diagnoses in your specialty and practice talking through your clinical reasoning out loud before the interview day.
Negotiate your relief-work clause separately
Full-time veterinarian offers often include non-compete clauses that restrict relief or per-diem work in the same region. Flag that clause before signing and propose a geographic radius and duration you can live with, not afterward.
Veterinarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinarians?
The companies hiring the most veterinarians right now include Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, VCA Animal Hospitals, and NVA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate veterinary groups and large mixed-practice networks tend to post the highest volume of associate-level roles throughout the year.
How many veterinarian jobs are remote?
About 46% of veterinarian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most clinical roles require hands-on patient care. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are veterinary telehealth consulting, regulatory or government policy roles, and medical writing positions that draw on a clinical background.
How do you become a veterinarian?
You earn a bachelor's degree with strong science prerequisites, then complete a four-year DVM or VMD program at an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine. After graduating, you pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and any additional state-specific exams required where you plan to practice. Specialists complete a one-year internship followed by a two-to-three-year residency and board certification exams in their chosen discipline.
How do you get hired as a veterinarian with little experience?
Target new-graduate associate roles at multi-doctor practices where a senior veterinarian provides mentorship and case oversight, since solo-owner clinics rarely have bandwidth to train. Highlight your externship rotations, species exposure, and any relief shifts you took during school. Demonstrating surgical confidence on a short case list and asking smart questions about mentorship during the interview often outweighs a thin work history.
What does the veterinarian interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your clinical background and schedule expectations. A second round typically involves a practice visit, a tour of the facility, and a conversation with the associate team. Some practices add a paid working interview or a case-presentation exercise where you walk through a diagnostic workup. Offers are usually extended within a few days of the final round.
Where can I find and apply to veterinarian jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinarian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your species focus, location, and experience level, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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