Veterinary Career Center

WHO WE ARE:

Welcome to Fremont Veterinary Hospital! We are a family-owned and operated veterinary practice located in Canon City.  Without corporate oversight, we allow our doctors to practice freely which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. We have been serving Fremont County and the surrounding areas since 1951. At this busy, three doctor practice, we treat small animals only and offer the latest in hospital design and technology to serve much of Southern Colorado, including: Canon City, Penrose, Florence, Westcliffe, and Pueblo communities. We are proud to offer a 5,600 square foot facility with digital radiography (dental and general), Idexx for in house labs (including urinalysis machine), ultrasound, and laser therapy (both therapeutic and surgical). We strive to incorporate Fear-Free techniques into our patient care daily.

We are looking to add a Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian to meet our client's and patient's needs as well bring forth new specialities and interests.

Our well-established practice with an outstanding reputation here in our community offers an updated facility to provide the best care possible.  With long standing veterinarians, CVTs and assistants, we are able to provide the community with a familiar face during their pet’s care. 

Currently, we offer high quality dentistry/oral surgery, ultrasonography, and some orthopedic surgeries. We welcome any additional specialty that a new staff member would provide and encourage diversity of skill sets. Our doctors take pride in the quality of medicine that we provide to our patients and collaborate as a team to discuss patient care for the best outcome for our clients. 

Mentorship is available as needed/desired depending on your comfort level. New graduates are encouraged to apply! 

We take pride in our staff for providing a supportive, caring and professional work environment and we demand the same professional communication for our clients. Remember, you are a person first!

POSITION DETAILS:

• Four day work week with rotating Saturdays (one per month)
• NO on call

LIFE IN CANON CITY:

Canon City is a hidden gem in Southern Colorado! We are proud of our community that is a vibrant, outdoor community with opportunity for social, outdoor, athletic and volunteer activities. Canon City has a reasonable cost of living but is located an hour outside of Colorado Springs and just two hours from Denver. We offer  many of the benefits of small town living while providing the amenities of many larger cities. Canon City is home to a wide range of outdoor activities from hiking, fishing (102 miles of Gold Medal fishing), climbing, biking (60+ miles of mountain bike and running trails), rafting and skiing/snowboarding within an hours drive. If outdoors isn't your cup of tea, hit up one of our ample restaurants, pubs, or coffee shops. Family in mind? Our superior education system with a wide variety of sports and vocational skills are unmatched in other local communities. Come see what Canon City has to offer: canoncitycolorado.com

OFFER:

• Relocation/sign on bonus ($7,000).
• 100% matched 401k (up to $300 monthly)
• Medical  insurance stipend (up to $200 monthly)
• Reduced rates on Aflac secondary insurance
• Generous personal pet care discounts (Cost+30%)
• PTO (three weeks paid time off yearly for the first year and four weeks after the second year)
• Maternity/paternity leave paid full time up to 4 weeks with options to take FMLA after the four weeks to total 10 weeks
• Membership dues/license fees (up to $800 annually)
• Continued education allowance ($2,000 biannually)

Email to: docmetcalfe@gmail.com and/or fremont_vet@yahoo.com

About Fremont Veterinary Hospital

Welcome to Fremont Veterinary Hospital. We are a family-owned and operated veterinary practice located in Canon City. We have been serving Fremont County and the surrounding areas since 1951. We treat small animals and offer the latest in hospital design and technology to better serve your veterinary needs. Our hospital has been serving the Fremont County area for more than 50 years. Our 5600 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, features all the latest surgical, x-ray, and laboratory equipment. Our doctors take pride in the quality of medicine that we provide to our patients. By staying updated on all the latest techniques, our staff can serve you better. Our surgical suite is equipped to do many types of surgeries, including orthopedics, oncology and laser procedures. All of our surgical patients are monitored with the latest pulse oximetry, EKG devices, and blood pressure machines. Our doctors and technicians have had extensive training in dentistry, including bonding and dental radiographs. Our in-house lab is fully equipped to do blood tests, fecal analysis, and urinalysis, which eliminates the wait for much-needed results. We also have radiographic and ultrasound capabilit...ies to get a diagnosis in a timely manner. With all of this at our disposal, our doctors can make a rapid, thorough diagnosis and treatment plan for your animal's problem. Let our doctors and technicians help you! The coffee is always on, and the friendly front-desk staff will be more than happy to serve you, whatever your needs!

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