Associate Veterinarian - 7th Doctor Needed! - Wilderness Animal Hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Maple Valley, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilderness Animal Hospital in Maple Valley, Washington, is seeking a veterinarian to join their established, thriving 5-doctor team. This position is suitable for both seasoned clinicians and new graduates seeking mentorship. The hospital is AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, and a Cat Friendly Practice, serving the Maple Valley community. They care for a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, offering services from preventative medicine and senior care to internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and emergency treatment. Their guiding principle is to always do what's right for the patient, and the entire team is Fear Free Certified to ensure a comfortable experience for pets and clients. They adopt a "circle of life" approach to patient care.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State.
Commitment to Fear Free and Cat Friendly principles.
Willingness to practice a broad caseload including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Strong ethical standards and a patient-first mentality.

Nice To Haves

New graduates seeking real mentorship are welcome.
Experience with exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care for dogs, cats, exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.
Perform preventative medicine, senior care, internal medicine diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and disease/emergency treatment.
Collaborate with a diverse team of veterinarians and support staff.
Uphold a medicine-first approach, prioritizing patient well-being.
Contribute to a calm and low-stress practice environment.
Engage in continuing education to stay current with veterinary practices.