Veterinarian

Veterinarian | Small Animal or Mixed Animal 
Fourmile Veterinary Clinic – 401 Lincoln St, Cañon City, CO 81212

What You Can Expect:

• $100,000 base salary with total annual earning potential up to $155,000+ (no negative accrual)
• Bonuses: $10,000 Sign-On + $10,000 Retention Bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Schedule: 4-day work week 
• Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Saturday & Sunday

Fourmile Veterinary Clinic in Cañon City, CO, is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to join our trusted practice serving the community for generations. Whether your passion is small animal medicine or mixed animal practice, we’re open to tailoring the opportunity around your interests and experience. You’ll enjoy a diverse caseload, strong client relationships, and the flexibility to practice the type of medicine you enjoy most—all within a collaborative, supportive, and low-stress environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Strong Support Staff. Work with experienced, tenured technicians and assistants who help you focus on being the best doctor you can be. 
• Support for Your Clinical Interests: Whether your passion lies in companion animal medicine, large animal care, herd health, surgery, dentistry, or preventative care, we support and encourage doctors to pursue their individual clinical interests within our mixed-animal practice.
• Balanced Lifestyle. Enjoy a 4-day work week with no weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Affordable Living. Cañon City offers a significantly lower cost of living, allowing your income to go further while enjoying a high quality of life.
• Community Involvement. We are proud Lifetime Members of the Fremont County 4-H Foundation, actively supporting the local 4-H program. Our doctors regularly volunteer their skills by performing 4-H livestock health inspections, and we are active members of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, advocating for and supporting beef production in the state of Colorado.
• Well-Established Practice: Join a trusted, family-owned clinic with a long-standing reputation for compassionate care, strong client relationships, and meaningful involvement in the agricultural community.

Benefits & Perks:

• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 3.5% employer 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off + paid CE days
• Annual CE allowance
• All licensing & membership fees covered, including Colorado state license, DEA
• AVMA PLIT, AVMA, VIN, and other professional dues
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts on veterinary services + more!
• Partnership Opportunities: Looking to take the next step in your career? Our buy-in partnership program offers ownership benefits while allowing you to maintain clinical autonomy.

About Us: Serving the dogs, cats, horses, and livestock of Fremont County since 1975. Fourmile Veterinary Clinic has served the Cañon City community for generations, providing comprehensive care for companion animals, livestock, and mixed animal patients. By keeping the hospital in the family, Fourmile Veterinary Clinic has sustained its strong value in putting patients first. We believe caring for our community’s pets is an honor and a responsibility. That’s why we strive to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine, providing gentle, mindful care for every animal that walks through our doors. We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier veterinary services while maintaining a strong connection to our local community, and we’re looking for a dedicated doctor to join us in this mission.

A Word from Our Co-Owner. “As a family-owned clinic, we see caring for our community’s pets as both an honor and a responsibility. Our goal is to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine while maintaining a gentle, mindful approach to care. We’re proud to serve this community—and we’d love for you to be part of that.” ~ Dr. Doug Nicodemus, DVM & Co-Owner

Life in Cañon City, Colorado: Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Cañon City offers stunning scenery, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming small-town feel. From hiking and rafting to enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty, it’s an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

Requirements:

• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution
• Valid Colorado veterinary license
• Mixed animal experience preferred but not required

Apply today if you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career—we’d love to hear from you!

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We are dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion within our hospital and community.