Choose which work to handle internally
Job advertising and recruiting can complement one another. A board placement does not necessarily include sourcing, screening or interview coordination; confirm the actual features and terms of any provider you evaluate.
- Consider the staff time available to manage incoming applications.
- Identify whether direct candidate outreach is required.
- Compare the complete scope and cost instead of comparing headline prices alone.
Prepare the role brief
Write down the information a candidate needs to evaluate the position before the search begins.
- Describe the appointment mix, surgery expectations and schedule.
- Identify who provides mentorship and how clinical escalation works.
- Set realistic production expectations and explain compensation terms.
Plan the work location in Denver.
Name the street address, municipality and county, and keep Denver neighborhoods separate from suburban cities. Several places cross county lines: Aurora reaches Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, Littleton reaches Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson, and Arvada and Westminster each reach Adams and Jefferson. Highlands Ranch is a census designated place, not a city. Coverage on this site is limited to Colorado; a hospital in another state falls under a different licensing authority.
Give the hiring team one brief for each facility, with clinical work, technician delegation, weekend duties and location commitments stated together. Colorado asks veterinarians for 32 hours of continuing education every two years, so state the support the practice provides. O*NET OnLine, using Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data, lists a higher median annual wage for veterinarians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area than for Colorado overall or the United States, which is context candidates may bring to an offer. Colorado State University’s college of veterinary medicine in Fort Collins awards the DVM, and a graduate of any AVMA-accredited school can apply for a Colorado license. This site describes employer hiring coverage without claiming a Denver recruiting office.
Review Denver-area recruiting coverage →Plan Colorado credential checks before the start date.
Colorado licenses veterinarians through the State Board of Veterinary Medicine within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, and veterinary technicians are registered through the same Division. Assign a person to verify license status and the expiration date, record the verification date and resolve questions with the Division. Check any additional specialty credentials required by the employer with the issuing organization.
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations license lookup · Colorado veterinary applications and licensing guide
Compare the work, responsibility and fee.
| Decision | Job advertising | Recruiting engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate sourcing | A published opening invites responses; features vary by board. | Agree whether direct outreach and sourcing are included. |
| Screening | The employer typically needs a process for reviewing responses. | Define the screening criteria and who verifies credentials. |
| Payment | Review the board's advertising terms and any add-ons. | Review BEGHR's placement estimate and written milestones. |
| Hiring decision | The employer selects the candidate. | The employer selects and directly hires the candidate. |
Confirm the service and terms with BEGHR.
Recruit permanent associate veterinarians for Denver-area practices with a hiring brief built around caseload, clinical support and practice fit.
Read the service scope · Review the recruiting process · BEGHR veterinary placement