Associate Veterinarian - Community-Focused Small Animal Practice - Montesano, WA
About The Position
Grays Harbor Veterinary Services is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their community-focused small animal practice in Montesano, Washington. This role involves practicing well-rounded veterinary medicine, building relationships with families and their pets, and managing a diverse caseload from preventive care to complex procedures. The practice serves a close-knit community and offers the opportunity to make a visible difference in the lives of pets and their owners. The team provides comprehensive small animal care, with some avian and exotic patients, and values collaboration and continuous learning.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Active Washington veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure before starting
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
- Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach to patient care
- Interest in practicing broad, well-rounded veterinary medicine
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Nice To Haves
- Interest in Small Animal General Practice
- Interest in Companion Animal Medicine
- Interest in Preventive & Wellness Care
- Interest in Internal Medicine
- Interest in Soft Tissue Surgery
- Interest in Veterinary Dentistry
- Interest in Diagnostic Imaging
- Interest in Dermatology
- Interest in Urgent & Same-Day Cases
- Interest in Client Education & Relationship-Based Medicine
Responsibilities
- Develop lasting relationships with clients, pets, and families within the Grays Harbor community
- Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care to companion animals
- Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload ranging from routine wellness to complex medical cases
- Work up cases using in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, and ultrasound
- Perform surgery and dentistry based on your experience and clinical interests
- Collaborate with fellow veterinarians on challenging cases and treatment decisions
- Educate clients and help them make informed, practical decisions about their pets' care
- Partner with an experienced veterinary support team to provide compassionate, efficient patient care
- Become a trusted veterinary resource within a community that truly values its local veterinary team
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
