Associate Veterinarian — Broad, Community-Focused Care

Grays Harbor Veterinary Service; Montesano (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grays Harbor Veterinary Services in Montesano, WA, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a close-knit team that values relationships with families and their pets. The role offers opportunities across preventive care, medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a small-town practice.

You’ll collaborate with a supportive group of doctors, engage with clients, and contribute to a community-focused veterinary home where curiosity and adaptability are valued.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Active Washington veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain before starting.
• Commitment to compassionate, high‑quality veterinary medicine.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Interest in practicing broad, well‑rounded veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop lasting relationships with clients, pets, and families in the Montesano community.
• Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care to companion animals.
• Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload from routine wellness to complex medical cases.
• Work up cases using in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, and ultrasound.
• Perform surgery and dentistry based on experience and interests.
• Collaborate with veterinarians on challenging cases and treatment decisions.
• Educate clients to help them make informed care choices.
• Partner with a skilled support team to deliver compassionate patient care.
• Become a trusted veterinary resource within the local community.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Well-rounded medicine

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM or equivalent

Washington license

Job description

Grays Harbor Veterinary Services in Montesano, WA, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a close-knit team that values relationships with families and their pets. The role offers opportunities across preventive care, medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a small-town practice.

You’ll collaborate with a supportive group of doctors, engage with clients, and contribute to a community-focused veterinary home where curiosity and adaptability are valued.