Associate Veterinarian - Valley Animal Hospital - Grants Pass, OR

Wellhaven Pet Health•Grants Pass, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Animal Hospital in Grants Pass, Oregon, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate client service as part of a collaborative team. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and holds AAFP Feline Friendly Gold status. The role offers opportunities for career growth and leadership, with support from the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager to promote medical quality, a positive hospital environment, employee well-being, and business performance. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or at an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available. The Associate Veterinarian provides veterinary care in compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and WellHaven policies. The role includes maintaining accurate medical records, communicating with clients, supporting and training staff, and contributing to community events and hospital projects. The position requires proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices, along with the ability to provide professional service in a fast-paced environment. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. Salary is listed as $120,000–$170,000 plus production. WellHaven advertises a sign-on bonus or relocation assistance and describes benefits including full-time benefits at 30 hours per week, quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual, no non-competes, up to 200 hours of PTO including holidays, continuing education, and sick time, health coverage with an HSA contribution, a CE allowance, pet wellness plans, and a scrub allowance.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
State Veterinary Board license.
Must be in good standing with the state or states where employed on the first day of employment.
Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
Stay current with veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Demonstrate motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Provide consistent, high-quality care and safe, exceptional medical services.
Set priorities effectively and remain action-oriented.
Work calmly and resiliently in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Learn new computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
Demonstrate a high level of accountability.
Ability to work onsite, with schedules that may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb; lift 50 or more pounds; and use hand, arm, and finger dexterity and visual acuity for keyboarding, equipment operation, and reading.
Ability to work around limited space, pet waste odors, barking and other noise, and potential exposure to animals that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near X-ray equipment, and prescription medications including controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Current USDA Accreditation.
Experience with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices is expected for the role; the posting notes that new graduates may gain experience over time in staff training and safety-related leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional service to patients and clients.
Uphold medical standards and support a positive hospital environment and the hospital’s business performance.
Follow WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees in support of practice goals.
Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
Practice in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, controlled-substance laws, WellHaven’s Code of Ethics, and other applicable requirements.
Maintain thorough and accurate patient medical records and meet hospital quality-control standards.
Communicate comprehensively with clients in person, by phone, and by email as needed.
Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects.
Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being.
Provide medical training to support staff and train, lead, or manage support staff as required.
Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; communicate and organize effectively with clients and the veterinary team.
Adapt to individual client needs and resolve customer complaints as appropriate.
Lead and guide the team in meeting safety standards and DEA and OSHA regulations; comply with OSHA standards and company policies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance; ask about availability.
Full-time benefits available at 30 hours per week, with three-day work weeks noted.
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
No non-competes.
Up to 200 hours of PTO, including holidays, continuing education, and sick time.
Comprehensive health coverage and a generous HSA contribution.
Continuing education allowance that flexes with the employee’s interests.
Pet wellness plans.
Scrub allowance.
WellHaven offers a competitive pay and benefits package; further details are available through its benefits page.