Kokopelli Animal Hospital Veterinarian Kokopelli Animal Hospital is a progressive three doctor small animal practice in Fruita Colorado. We are privately owned, AAHA certified since 2008, Fear Free and Feline Friendly. Work/life balance is paramount for employees and doctors, open M-F 8-5:30 with no weekends or after hours emergencies. We are looking for a full time veterinarian with excellent communication skills, experience is preferred but not required. We are a paperless practice with five exam rooms and focus on preventive care, dentistry and general surgery. Our hospital has digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, Companion class 4 laser, two dental units, electrocautery, and an IDEXX telemedicine ECG unit. Our laboratory includes a cbc machine, two chemistry analyzers, an abaxis U/A analyzer, coagulation analyzer, and an istat unit. Ultrasound and echo are performed onsite and a traveling surgeon is available for complex surgeries. We have wonderful clientele and are honored to be a small part of a great community. Our amazing staff is talented, dedicated, hard working and the reason we are able to provide top notch care. We have excellent collaboration between our doctors and enjoy a fun work environment. Outdoor opportunities are abundant in Western Colorado. We are close to phenomenal hiking, rafting, camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, and world class road and mountain biking. Fruita is a little over an hour from Moab, 30 minutes from Palisade wine country, one hour from the Grand Mesa and situated right next to the Colorado National Monument. Fruita is an amazing place to live and practice veterinary medicine, we enthusiastically welcome the right candidate!

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
• Group health insurance, 67% of premium covered by practice
• Simple IRA with 3% match Paid time off Work schedule flexibility within the week. 
• Closed on weekends.
• No after hour emergencies.
• CE stipend Paid veterinary licensure, dues and PLIT insurance, Employee pet discount and great mentorship by experienced colleagues. 

Requirements: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Colorado
• Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

About Kokopelli Animal Hospital

Enjoy the collegiality of our privately owned three doctor small animal AAHA practice in wonderful Western Colorado where outdoor activities abound. Spend less time in traffic and more time on the trails located just outside our front door. We offer dedicated mentorship, an amazing staff, committed clients, along with a flexible family oriented work schedule. Leave the office at closing time with no after hour call/emergency schedule. Contact us today to learn more about why you’ll want to be part of our thriving practice and beautiful community where we are grateful to live, work and play. We look forward to meeting you!

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