Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - Small Animal General Practice - Richland, WA

Western Veterinary Partners•Richland, WA

2d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Richland Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative small animal general practice in Richland, Washington. The practice provides high-quality, practical medicine with opportunities to manage interesting cases, perform surgery, handle same-day and urgent-care needs during regular business hours, and build lasting relationships with clients and pets. Veterinarians can shape their caseload around their clinical strengths and interests, including general practice, internal medicine, preventive care, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry. The hospital is open Monday through Friday, with a negotiable schedule of three to five days per week. There are no on-call responsibilities; a local 24/7 emergency hospital provides after-hours care. The team includes experienced LVTs and veterinary assistants, including an LVT Hospital Manager. Facilities and diagnostic resources include three exam rooms, a large treatment area, a fully equipped surgical suite, digital radiography and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and boarding kennels. Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance is available. Compensation is tailored based on experience, clinical interests, and schedule. The listed Washington pay range is $100,000–$150,000 USD. Benefits include a competitive base salary plus production bonus, additional bonus opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education allowance, comprehensive medical insurance options, and other benefits depending on eligibility, role, and location. The broader benefits package may include dental and vision coverage, vacation, sick leave, and 401(k).

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program.
Active Washington veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure.
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine.
Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative approach to working with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership.
Interest in contributing to a positive, supportive hospital culture.

Nice To Haves

Interest in small animal general practice or companion animal medicine.
Interest in preventive and wellness care, internal medicine, urgent care and same-day cases, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, or ultrasound.
Relocation candidates are welcome; relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Provide small animal general practice care, including preventive and wellness medicine.
Manage internal medicine cases and diagnostic workups.
See same-day sick appointments and drop-off and urgent-care cases during regular business hours.
Perform dentistry and soft tissue surgery, with procedures including spays and neuters, mass removals, eyelid procedures, foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, amputations, and femoral head ostectomy procedures.
Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets through communication and care.
Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership to deliver patient care.
Contribute to a positive, supportive hospital culture.