A Pet's Place Animal Hospital·Longmont, Colorado
Veterinarians will examine and treat companion animals for diseases or injuries, operating diagnostic equipment and interpreting results. They must advise owners on preventative care, perform necessary surgery, prescribe medication, and provide counsel regarding end-of-life care while maintaining accurate medical records.
Practice A Pet’s Place Animal Hospital offers a full range of veterinary services in Longmont, Colorado.
Dr.
Joan Primeau, Dr.
Jenelle Vail, and Dr.
Paxton Russell are passionate about caring for your four-legged friends.
We look forward to developing a long-term relationship with our clients and their pets.
We strive to provide excellent veterinary care promoting a healthy lifestyle for all stages of a pet’s life.
We aim to educate owners so that they may make informed decisions regarding the well-being of their pets.
Position Purpose A Pet's Place Animal Hospital in beautiful Longmont, Colorado is growing, and we’re excited to add a veterinarian to our collaborative and compassionate team!
At A Pet's Place, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality medicine in a welcoming, relationship-centered environment.
Our hospital is well-established in the community and known for delivering attentive, personalized care to our loyal client base.
We focus on comprehensive small animal medicine, combining preventative care, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics with a strong emphasis on client education and communication.
You’ll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, open dialogue, and continuous growth.
We believe great medicine happens when doctors are empowered to practice thoughtfully, ask questions, share ideas, and work together.
Whether you enjoy internal medicine cases, surgery, dentistry, or building long-term client relationships, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your role in a way that aligns with your strengths and interests.
Why Longmont?
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Longmont offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and vibrant community living.
With stunning mountain views, miles of hiking and biking trails, nearby skiing, and easy access to Boulder and Denver, it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.
Longmont also boasts a charming downtown area, local breweries, art galleries, farmers markets, and a strong sense of community — making it an exceptional place to live and work.
If you’re looking to practice quality medicine with a supportive team in one of Colorado’s most desirable areas, we’d love to connect with you.
Essential Responsibilities Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
Maintain patients’ medical records.
Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
Appropriate state licensure.
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered Unlimited personal time Bonus incentives Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match) CE and licensure reimbursement Flexible work schedules Managing career path development Employee Assistance Program DVM Referral Program Mental Health Resources Relocation assistance available Pay Range USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Candidates must possess a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited institution and hold appropriate state licensure, along with eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD credentials. Essential qualifications include excellent verbal and written communication skills and the physical ability to lift patients or equipment up to 25 pounds, or over 25 pounds with assistance.
Market context
Veterinarian roles in Colorado are typically in steady demand, especially at small-animal practices that need clinicians who can handle exams, diagnostics, surgery, and client communication. This role is competitive because it combines a defined salary range, relocation assistance, and benefits with core requirements like an AVMA-accredited DVM/VMD, state licensure, and DEA/BNDD eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and readiness to discuss patient handling and client communication in your application.