Associate Veterinarian

East-Padden-Animal-Hospital; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

East Padden Animal Hospital in Vancouver, WA seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join a large, established team focused on high-quality medicine and exceptional client service. With extensive mentorship and internal specialty support, you will engage in wellness, diagnostics, and advanced care, including orthopedic opportunities, while contributing to a supportive hospital culture.

You will build relationships with clients, lead patient care, and educate clients to empower informed

Qualifications

• DVM degree and a valid state license to practice.
• Collaborative spirit and dedication to the highest standard of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, serving as a trusted partner in lifelong health.
• Practice the highest standard of medicine with diagnostic and treatment leadership.
• Educate clients by clearly communicating findings and treatment plans to support informed decisions.
• Collaborate with a paraprofessional team to maintain a positive hospital culture and ongoing growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

East Padden Animal Hospital, serving the Vancouver community since 2008, is dedicated to partnering with clients in advanced pet healthcare. The excellence of our medicine and dedication of our professional teammates are recognized locally, as we have been voted “Best Veterinarian” in Best of Clark County for the sixth year in a row. We are also proud to be a Cat Friendly Certified Practice, demonstrating our commitment to low-stress care for our feline patients. This dedication to quality is reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. If you are ready to join a large, established team that focuses on high-quality medicine and exceptional client service, we invite you to do your best work here.Joining our large, multi-doctor hospital means becoming part of a supportive network focused on professional growth. With 15 DVMs currently on the team, you benefit from built-in collaboration and immediate mentorship. We recognize that continuous growth is central to your career satisfaction, and our network ensures that all teammates have access to internal specialty consultations, continuing education resources, and dedicated programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means moving into leadership or mastering a specific surgical technique. We prioritize creating a positive culture where you can succeed alongside your teammates.As a full-service veterinary clinic, we offer a wide range of advanced medical services focused on comprehensive small animal care. Our scope includes extensive Wellness and Prevention programs, necessary Testing and Diagnostics, and Advanced Care modalities. If you have an interest in specialized medicine, you will find opportunities to utilize your skills in both complex surgical procedures and Orthopedics. Furthermore, our commitment to patient welfare extends to providing critical Emergency Care when the community needs it most. We provide the equipment and support necessary for you to practice high-level, thoughtful medicine every day.Located in Vancouver, Washington, you gain immediate access to the beautiful Pacific Northwest lifestyle while being just a short distance from major metropolitan areas. This community offers an exceptional quality of life, balancing abundant outdoor activities with urban amenities. Vancouver provides a welcoming backdrop for professionals looking to establish deep community ties, knowing that East Padden Animal Hospital is a trusted, recognized pillar of the Clark County area.

Job Description

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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