Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder 

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service disoc

Job summary

Cascade West Veterinary Hospital in Centralia, WA, is seeking a full-time Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our experienced team. You’ll care for small animals and horses, perform routine surgeries, and collaborate with eight doctors in a supportive, community-focused practice.

With Thrive Pet Healthcare behind us, compensation is competitive: a base salary starting at $120,000 plus production, no negative accrual, a suite of benefits, and opportunities to grow your clinical and leadership

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree required.
• Washington State Veterinary Board License, in good standing, prior to your start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Comfortable with small and large animal medicine, or eager to grow your large animal skills with mentorship.
• Able to share in the on-call rotation, including weekends.
• Experienced associates and new graduates are both welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for small animals and horses on a mixed schedule.
• Perform scheduled surgeries and contribute to a rotation for surgical coverage.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Engage with clients to build lasting relationships and trust in the community.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Large animal medicine

On-call rotation

Client relationships

Mentorship readiness

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Active WA Veterinary License

DEA license eligible

Job description

Cascade West Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our team in Centralia, WA.

Be the first one they call when something just feels wrong, whether it’s the family dog or a working horse.

At a glance

• Small animal + 1-2 large animal days a week (about half equine)
• Scheduled surgery every week, with room to grow into advanced procedures
• 8 doctors growing to 9; core team together 16 years
• Shared on-call rotation
• Starting at $120,000 + production, no negative accrual

About You

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. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care. You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. Wherever you are in your career, this is a place where you can continue to grow as both a veterinarian and a leader.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

You’re willing and able to move between small animal appointments, the surgery suite, and large animal days in the field, and you’re not afraid to ask the question when a case calls for a second opinion.

What Mixed Animal Practice Looks Like Here

• Real variety: small animal most days, plus 1-2 large animal days a week. About half our large animal work is equine.
• Every kind of client: farm calls and haul-ins, from working animals to backyard goats.
• Set up for the field: three equipped trucks, plus a large animal treatment area, barn, and chute system.
• Surgery every week: 6-8 anesthetic procedures daily, a surgery rotation, and double-doctor Tuesdays.
• Well equipped: isoflurane and sevoflurane, electrocautery, Bair Hugger, ultrasound, and digital dental radiography.
• Room to grow: a visiting orthopedic surgeon, and support if you want to build advanced surgical skills.
• Shared on-call: We share on-call and overnight duties on a rotating schedule

About Cascade West Veterinary Hospital

We’re a mixed animal general practice in Centralia, Washington, caring for small animals, horses, and farm animals, with urgent care and walk-ins when time allows.

Our core group of veterinarians started together nearly 16 years ago, and they stayed. Today, we’re eight doctors growing to nine, supported by about 40 team members. Collaboration is part of our everyday culture: doctors openly share cases, we’ve mentored many new graduates, and we all work out of one large, shared doctors’ office, where \"the answer to your question\" is usually sitting in the chair next to you.

We pride ourselves on our core values: Accountability, empathy, community, and caring. Being quick on your feet, adaptable, and unafraid to ask questions are all equally important.

Centralia sits between Seattle and Portland, with Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Peninsula’s rainforests within reach. Add great seafood, a historic downtown, a farmers market, and bigger-city shopping about 30 minutes away.

We are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm. and Saturday, 8:00 am-2:30 pm, serving Centralia, Chehalis, Adna, Winlock, Vader, Onalaska, and the surrounding Lewis County communities.

At Cascade West Veterinary Hospital, 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. Learn more about Thrive careers.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $120,000 per 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 your start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Comfortable with small and large animal medicine, or eager to grow your large animal skills with mentorship
• Able to share in the on-call rotation, including weekends
• Experienced associates and new graduates are both 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
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

About Thrive

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 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.

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.