Associate Veterinarian - Part-time or Full-time - Bellingham, WA

Western Veterinary Partners; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners invites an Associate Veterinarian to join our Bellingham, WA hospital on a part-time or full-time basis. We offer a supportive team, flexible scheduling, and a wide spectrum of care including integrative medicine, surgery, acupuncture, rehab, and advanced diagnostics.

Competitive salary starting at $120,000+ with a production pool bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k). Washington licensure required or eligibility.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Part-time or Full-time - Bellingham, WA

Location: Bellingham, WA– Bellingham is the City of Subdued Excitement, known for its range of outdoor activities in the woods, the snow, and the water. We are also well stocked with breweries, delicious food, a bustling downtown Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, and lots of places to see live music, comedy, and theater. We have the feel of a bigger city but we’ve packaged it into a smaller town package. For those larger events you are looking at, Seattle an/or Vancouver, BC are only a couple of hours drive south or north along I-5.

The hospital itself is located about 10 miles outside of the city limits. On clear days, we have a great view of Mount Baker from our parking lot. There are food options close by and a spot to go to the Nooksack River to get away at lunch time and read a book.

Services:

• Open Monday through Saturday
• Small Animal only at this time.
• Integrative medicine – combining Western Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation:
  • Surgery
  • Acupuncture and Chinese Herbals
  • 2 lasers
  • Underwater Treadmill
  • LVT getting certified for their CCAT (Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist)

Make Mountain Veterinary Hospital Your Home Hospital

We pride ourselves on making a difference to patients and clients from all walks of life. By offering such a wide spectrum of care, we make sure each patient has a treatment plan specific to their circumstances. Our doctors aren’t production based, so they are freed to consult and work with each other for each patient, which also allows for mentoring from well-established veterinarians to newer grads.

Our staff ranges across all ages and backgrounds and genuinely enjoy working with each to the point of hanging out together after work hours! We have monthly meetings to go over new topics and they enjoy teaching and learning from one another.

We are looking for a veterinarian that can look at patients as individuals, embrace the spectrum of care, and bring new ideas and methods to our array of services. We are willing to work with you on a work schedule that works for everyone.

Clinic, Equipment, and support team:

• Anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment, surgery lights and table
• 2 lasers: K-Laser and Summus
• Portable ultrasound machine
• Underwater Treadmill
• Fiber internet and individual computers for each doctor
• AI assisted dictation to facilitate your SOAP’s
• 1 Assigned Assistant to each doctor for every shift, plus a “float” and/or LVT

Compensation:

• Competitive salary + production pool bonus
• PTO, Holidays
• Comprehensive medical insurance options.

Exciting upcoming changes for us:

• A new software: we are switching from a Cloud Based Server to a Web based software (Shepherd): early Spring 2026
• We are adding Dental Radiology and a second anesthesia machine: end of Winter 2026
• Our LVT will be able to offer much needed Rehabilitation to the patients in the surrounding areas once she gets her certification: end of Summer 2026

Requirements for this role:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program
• Licensed or license-eligible in Washington

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary for this opportunity starts at $120,000+ annually. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Washington Pay Range

$150,000 - $170,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.