Career Opportunities

Join Our Team and Elevate Your Career!

North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinarian to become a part of our thriving team. Located in the heart of Boulder, CO, our hospital is known for its commitment to exceptional animal care and our supportive, collaborative environment.

Why North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital?

• Diverse Practice: We care for dogs, cats, and exotics, providing a wide range of experiences and challenges.
• 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.
• Expert Support: Utilize the services of board-certified surgeons and radiologists for specialized care.
• Established Clientele: Situated in an affluent area with clients who trust and follow our medical recommendations, enabling us to practice the highest level of medicine.

Meet Our Leader

Dr. Sue Patton, our medical director and founder, established North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital in 1993. Under her guidance, we've built a collaborative environment with a well-trained support staff, including certified and soon-to-be-certified veterinary technicians. Our team includes four technicians and ten veterinary assistants, ensuring comprehensive support during appointments and surgeries.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a veterinarian with at least two years of experience who:

• Enjoys seeing appointments and performing soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
• Is comfortable treating the occasional exotic pet (approximately 5% of caseload).
• Values a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Discover Boulder, CO

Boulder is an exceptional place to live and work, ranked as the best city to live in the US in 2021. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder offers endless outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Enjoy the vibrant local culture with art, health-focused living, and educational opportunities. Explore the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Creek, and numerous local breweries. With easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver, you can enjoy the best of both nature and city life.

Employee Well-being and Benefits

At North Boulder, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, offering:

• Flexible Working Conditions: Encourage a well-rounded work/life balance.
• Competitive Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 base plus production.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement Plan: 401K with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and additional PTO for continuing education.
• Professional Development: Generous CE allowance and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about animal care and looking to join a dynamic and growing animal healthcare community, we would love to hear from you! Please email JP Garcia at JGarcia@petvetcarecenters.com to be connected with the hospital.  

Come be a part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and the joy of veterinary medicine in one of the most beautiful cities in the country!

-JC1

Position Overview: The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.

Join Our Team and Elevate Your Career!

North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director (Veterinarian) to become a part of our thriving team. Located in the heart of Boulder, CO, our hospital is known for its commitment to exceptional animal care and our supportive, collaborative environment.

Why North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital?

• Diverse Practice: We care for dogs, cats, and exotics, providing a wide range of experiences and challenges.
• 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.
• Expert Support: Utilize the services of board-certified surgeons and radiologists for specialized care.
• Established Clientele: Situated in an affluent area with clients who trust and follow our medical recommendations, enabling us to practice the highest level of medicine.

Meet Our Leader

Dr. Sue Patton, our medical director and founder, established North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital in 1993. Under her guidance, we've built a collaborative environment with a well-trained support staff, including certified and soon-to-be-certified veterinary technicians. Our team includes four technicians and ten veterinary assistants, ensuring comprehensive support during appointments and surgeries.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a veterinarian with at least three years of experience who:

• Enjoys seeing appointments and performing soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
• Is comfortable treating the occasional exotic pet (approximately 5% of caseload).
• Values a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Discover Boulder, CO

Boulder is an exceptional place to live and work, ranked as the best city to live in the US in 2021. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder offers endless outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Enjoy the vibrant local culture with art, health-focused living, and educational opportunities. Explore the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Creek, and numerous local breweries. With easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver, you can enjoy the best of both nature and city life.

Employee Well-being and Benefits

At North Boulder, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, offering:

• Flexible Working Conditions: Encourage a well-rounded work/life balance.
• Competitive Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 base plus production.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement Plan: 401K with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and additional PTO for continuing education.
• Professional Development: Generous CE allowance and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about animal care and looking to join a dynamic and growing animal healthcare community, we would love to hear from you! Please email JP Garcia at JGarcia@petvetcarecenters.com to be connected with the hospital.  

Come be a part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and the joy of veterinary medicine in one of the most beautiful cities in the country!

Position Overview: The Hospital Manager works daily to develop an efficient and effective hospital support team by fostering an environment of trust, teamwork, and accountability. The Hospital Manager partners with the Veterinarian to provide an efficient and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high-quality patient care and excellent customer service.

Essential Position Functions:

• Supervises the staff within all hospital support departments; achieves and maintains all labor goals.
• Hires and trains office and technical clinic support staff; responsible for new hire paperwork.
• Orients and trains new clinic staff to the hospital and duties.
• Reviews work performance of direct reports, constructively delivers feedback, resolves personnel issues, and discussions with the Regional Manager weekly.
• Conducts timely performance appraisals.
• Documents and reports accidents; files appropriate reports.
• Writes policies/procedures relating to all technical aspects of the hospital and presents for approval.
• Manages schedules for technical and administrative staff coordinates the DVM.
• Monitors Workforce Management for missed punches and management of overtime hours daily.
• Administers the daily operations.
• Works with the PetVet Care Centers support team to ensure compliance with all administrative responsibilities.
• Monitors budgets, purchases equipment and supplies, and oversees the maintenance of the facility.
• Responsible for submitting contract veterinarian invoices, submitting all local vendor invoices, ensuring invoice accuracy, and obtaining w9’s from local vendors.
• Assists in resolving issues with pet owners where appropriate.
• Reviews revenue, labor, and employee issues with the PetVet leadership on a weekly conference call; achieve goals set in each area.
• Responsible for all local accounting functions; ensure daily financial information is accurate.
• Oversees the management of the inventory and ensures proper documentation and systems are in place.
• May establish and oversee billing practices; reviews and maintains the accuracy of billing and oversees charge capturing.
• May be responsible for contracts or negotiations with insurance providers.
• Maintain compliance of current licensure and the display of the same. Maintaining updated licenses for DVMs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Competencies:

• Analytical skills; strong ability to analyze information quickly and efficiently as it relates to the hospital’s finances.
• Strategic planning; the ability for financial forecasting, marketing plans, and long-term plans for the growth of the practice.
• Leadership; ability to effectively manage and direct hospital staff towards a common goal.
• Decision-making skills; possess the ability to make good decisions, solve problems, and decide on essential matters.
• Communications; demonstrate the ability to communicate, orally, and in writing, effectively to convey necessary information to hospital staff.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability; the ability to take the initiative and get things done as well as the ability to adapt to changes or new information.
• Compliance; ability to understand and manage important compliance regulations and requirements of the hospital.
• Planning and prioritizing; must be able to organize work efficiently, set priorities, and establish plans and timetables for achieving goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health science or related field strongly preferred.
• At a minimum, five years of direct office management experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is preferred.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to provide customer service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner.
• Computer proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable organization-specific software.
• Establish and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships.
• Active time management and organizational skills to complete work promptly.
• Excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods standing and/or walking.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.