Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Chelan (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO 4 weeks

Annual CE allowance

MentorVet Leap

1-on-1 mentorship

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a single-doctor practice in Chelan, Washington. The role offers mentorship and collaboration in a supportive environment, with state-of-the-art in-house lab, imaging, and cloud-based recordkeeping.

The position emphasizes wellness, diagnostics, urgent care, and client education, with a focus on building lasting relationships with pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a US state license.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or obtain the necessary visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.
• Deliver wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, and urgent care.
• Educate clients and build strong relationships with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the current vet and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Introduction

An Associate Veterinarian is needed to join a full-service small animal hospital in Chelan, Washington. This is a one-doctor practice offering both general and urgent care medicine. The position is open to experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with mentorship and collaboration available in a supportive environment.

Working Hours / Rota

The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, with no weekend hours. Same-day appointments and urgent care are available during open hours.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Responsibilities include wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, urgent care, and client education. Building strong relationships with patients and their families is a central part of the role.

Practice Details

The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, advanced in-house laboratory capabilities, digital cytology, a full surgical suite, and dental equipment. Cloud-based software supports efficient recordkeeping and flexibility.

Team

The incoming doctor will work closely alongside the current veterinarian and a dedicated support staff. The culture emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, creating a welcoming and rewarding work environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

• Base salary up to $180k
• 20% production
• $10,000 Sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $20k
• No negative accrual
• Equity with ownership options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% on the first 3%, plus 50% match on the next 3%
• 4 weeks PTO
• Annual CE allowance of $3k
• 3 days CE-specific PTO
• Access to MentorVet Leap
• Personalized 1-on-1 mentorship

Hours: Full Time