Board Certified or Residency Trained Ophthalmologist, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, Hilltop, Denver, CO

 Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is building a brand-new outpatient practice in Hilltop, Denver and we are seeking a Board Certified or Residency Trained Ophthalmologist to join our team. 

This outpatient veterinary ophthalmology practice will offer specialized, advanced eye care for pets, working with general vets to diagnose and treat complex issues. 

If you’re looking for a role within a more sustainable hospital model—one that reinvests in your growth while upholding a commitment to excellence and allowing you to do the work you love—this may be an exciting opportunity to build together

Why Outpatient services?

Given our track record of industry‑leading specialty medicine, we are confident that we are uniquely positioned to extend these services to our partner hospitals and deliver a truly differentiated outpatient offering for the community. With veterinary specialty services in the region still limited, establishing this Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Dermatology practice will enable Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital to broaden its reach and meet a rapidly growing community need.

This candidate will work out of the Hilltop location but will have a scheduled surgery day at the main location for procedures requiring the Ophthalmology dedicated OR.

Schedule: 4-day work week. No on-call. No weekends.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary, $200-$250k, DOE

• Sign-on bonus 

• Relocation bonus

• Mental health support with Talkspace

• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO

• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees

• 401k retirement plan options with company match

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%

• HSA 

• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members

• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members

• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!