Associate Veterinarian - Urgent Care

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health access

Parental leave

CE courses

Pet discounts

Job summary

Three Creeks Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver, WA is seeking a full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our team. You will practice urgent care medicine and go home after your shift, caring for dogs and cats across life stages.

We offer four ten-hour shifts per week with three days off, no overnight hospitalization or surgical caseload, and a collaborative, supportive team environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required.
• WA Vet Board license in good standing prior to start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• 1–2 years of urgent care, emergency, or general practice experience preferred.

Skills

Urgent care experience

DVM or equivalent

DEA license

WA Veterinary Board license

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent

Washington State Veterinary Board license

Job description

Description

Three Creeks Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

About You

You want to practice urgent care medicine and still go home at the end of your shift. You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. Veterinarians here work four ten-hour shifts a week with three days off, and no overnight hospitalization or surgical caseload. If you are looking for a change of pace, working alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care, we’d love to talk.

About Three Creeks Veterinary Clinic

We’re an outpatient urgent care clinic in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, Washington, focusing on same-day care for dogs and cats: eye and ear infections, wounds and laceration repairs, GI and general illness, sedation, in-house diagnostics, and day fluid therapy.

Our hospital is small on purpose — three exam rooms, a 2:1 support ratio, and a close, low-drama team where everyone picks up slack on a busy day. We pride ourselves on delivering good medicine at a quick pace and working together as a team to care for our patients. Collaboration, communication, and a willingness to learn and teach are all equally important.

We serve the Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and the greater Portland metro area.

At Three Creeks Veterinary Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

You do not need to be actively looking to start a conversation — we are glad to answer questions confidentially.

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $130000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Washington State Veterinary Board license in good standing prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Comfortable being the veterinarian on the floor, with a support team around you
• One to two years of experience preferred — urgent care, emergency, or general practice backgrounds all welcome

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave, plus purr-ental leave when you adopt a pet
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

About Thrive

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.

Three Creeks Veterinary Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.