Locum Veterinarian

VCA Highlands Ranch hiring Locum(Relief) Veterinarians to assist our team.

Join us as a Locum (Relief) Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Compensation: $1000.00 to $1500.00. per shift

Accepting Applications through 2/28/2026
Why join the team
 

•    An AAHA-accredited well-established 24-hour emergency/specialty hospital that has served Denver metro and the Front Range for over 40 years!
•    Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including advanced patient monitoring equipment, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, laparoscopy, on-site CT, ultrasound, and more!
•    We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible  
•    We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team
 

•    An AAHA-accredited well-established 24-hour emergency/specialty hospital that has served Denver metro and the Front Range for over 40 years!
•    Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including advanced patient monitoring equipment, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, laparoscopy, on-site CT, ultrasound, and more!
•    We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible  
•    We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team
 

•    An AAHA-accredited well-established 24-hour emergency/specialty hospital that has served Denver metro and the Front Range for over 40 years!
•    Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including advanced patient monitoring equipment, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, laparoscopy, on-site CT, ultrasound, and more!
•    We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible  
•    We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

   Our practice focuses on providing emergency care for cats and dogs
 Our hospital is open 24/7

Who we look for

•    People obsessed with pets and their care
•    Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
•    Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
•    Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
•    Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Qualifications

•    A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
•    Licensure in good standing to practice in Colorado state, or the ability to obtain
•    A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA 

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. 

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.