How many Science & Research jobs are open in Denver, CO right now?

There are currently 17 open science & research positions in Denver, CO listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Denver, CO?

Companies currently hiring include University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Blue Origin, Denver Health, Denver Public Schools, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Denver, CO?

Yes — 12 of the 17 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (4 remote, 8 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in Denver, CO?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Science & Research Jobs in Denver, CO

Description

Be the Difference Behind Every Second Chance

For more than a century, Humane Colorado has been a trusted leader in animal welfare, serving the Denver community since 1910. Today, that legacy continues through innovative, high impact veterinary care that reaches the animals who need it most.

As a Relief Veterinarian, you will provide flexible, mission driven veterinary support across our organization while practicing beyond the boundaries of traditional clinics. From high quality, high volume surgery to treating complex medical and cruelty cases, your work directly shapes outcomes for vulnerable pets across Colorado. Your expertise will help support both shelter medicine and community veterinary services, ensuring animals continue receiving exceptional care when teams need additional support.

This opportunity offers meaningful clinical variety and the ability to make an immediate impact through short term or as needed coverage. You will collaborate closely with veterinary, shelter, and investigative teams while contributing to a compassionate and highly mission focused environment.

Few relief opportunities offer this level of purpose, flexibility, and impact. Here, you will be part of a mission that has served the Denver community for over a century and continues to evolve to meet today’s most urgent challenges in animal welfare.

If you are looking for flexible veterinary work that is deeply meaningful, this is where your expertise can make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding veterinary care to homeless and owned pets, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, shelter and owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.
Perform surgical procedures on a regular basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and possibly orthopedic procedures.
Lead the management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals within Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Practice incremental medicine, using critical thinking and decision-making skills within the Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Participate in euthanasia and euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach within the shelter and with patrons seeking end of life services for their pet.
Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
Partner with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease animals.
Contribute to and support a culture of learning generally, and specifically for colleagues, veterinary interns and externs, and veterinary support staff.
Work with investigations staff regarding the evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases, including testifying if needed.
Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals cared for by Humane Colorado.
Assist with delivering organizational specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.
Contribute to and help maintain a culture of collaboration and teamwork within Veterinary Services and across the Organization.
Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Manage and maintain accurate medical and surgical records.
Remain current on trends in veterinary medicine, and in shelter medicine in particular.
Work, when requested, with Humane Colorado's Community Veterinary Services team, providing urgent care services for owned pets, HQ/HV spay/neuter services and vaccination clinics.
Assume periodic overnight on call responsibilities for shelter and foster animals, by phone, in support of overnight staff.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and Humane Colorado business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Emotional Intelligence
Excellence

Position Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Team Player
Conflict Management
Community Partnerships
Strong Leadership
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Strategic Thinking

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Interns
Externs
Volunteers

Travel

This position requires travel to our satellite shelters.

Relief Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

Paid Sick Time

Compensation: $52.88 - $60.00 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity). Veterinarians in a relief employment status also receive a shift differential of $20.00 per hour.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.

Posting will remain open until filled, with a minimum posting period of 5 days.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively communicate in writing
Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload
Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Required

Education: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
Work Experience: Experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full service or shelter environment.
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Eligible to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License. If driving a Humane Colorado vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required.

Desired

Shelter medicine experience
Skilled HQ/HV spay/neuter surgeon
Proficiency with Chameleon

Description

Be the Difference Behind Every Second Chance

If you are looking for flexible veterinary work that is deeply meaningful, this is where your expertise can make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding veterinary care to homeless and owned pets, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, shelter and owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.
Perform surgical procedures on a regular basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and possibly orthopedic procedures.
Lead the management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals within Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Practice incremental medicine, using critical thinking and decision-making skills within the Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Participate in euthanasia and euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach within the shelter and with patrons seeking end of life services for their pet.
Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
Partner with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease animals.
Contribute to and support a culture of learning generally, and specifically for colleagues, veterinary interns and externs, and veterinary support staff.
Work with investigations staff regarding the evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases, including testifying if needed.
Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals cared for by Humane Colorado.
Assist with delivering organizational specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.
Contribute to and help maintain a culture of collaboration and teamwork within Veterinary Services and across the Organization.
Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Manage and maintain accurate medical and surgical records.
Remain current on trends in veterinary medicine, and in shelter medicine in particular.
Work, when requested, with Humane Colorado's Community Veterinary Services team, providing urgent care services for owned pets, HQ/HV spay/neuter services and vaccination clinics.
Assume periodic overnight on call responsibilities for shelter and foster animals, by phone, in support of overnight staff.

People Care

Competencies

Organizational Key Competencies

Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Emotional Intelligence
Excellence

Position Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Team Player
Conflict Management
Community Partnerships
Strong Leadership
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Strategic Thinking

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Interns
Externs
Volunteers

Travel

This position requires travel to our satellite shelters.

Relief Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

Paid Sick Time

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Posting will remain open until filled, with a minimum posting period of 5 days.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively communicate in writing
Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload
Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Required

Education: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
Work Experience: Experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full service or shelter environment.
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Eligible to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License. If driving a Humane Colorado vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required.

Desired

Shelter medicine experience
Skilled HQ/HV spay/neuter surgeon
Proficiency with Chameleon

Science & Research Jobs in Denver, CO (Now Hiring) — 17 open

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Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Sr Analyst, Clinical Programs (Clinical Transformation)

Access and Reimbursement Account Manager

SENIOR ANALYST, REPORTING AND ANALYTICS

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Warehouse Associate II

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Frequently asked questions

How many Science & Research jobs are open in Denver, CO right now?

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Denver, CO?

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Denver, CO?

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in Denver, CO?

Science & Research jobs in other cities

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