Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - Mixed Animal Practice Small & Large Animal Medicine - Chewelah Veterinary Clinic

About the role

A charming small town nestled in a scenic valley north of Spokane, surrounded by forests, mountains, lakes, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Chewelah Veterinary Clinic is a trusted, community-centered veterinary practice where no two days look exactly alike. Our team embraces the diversity of rural veterinary medicine while maintaining a strong commitment to compassionate, practical, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Practice small animal and large animal general practice
• Occasionally handle exotics cases
• Provide preventive care and wellness medicine
• Treat drop-off appointments
• Handle urgent care and emergency cases during regular business hours
• Perform soft tissue surgery
• Offer dentistry services
• Handle haul-in appointments and farm calls
• Support surgical procedures such as spays and neuters, mass removals, eyelid surgeries, foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, amputations, femoral head ostectomy (FHO), and additional soft tissue surgical procedures
• Practice true mixed animal medicine, including companion animal medicine and surgery, equine and livestock care, and limited emergency and urgent care services

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program
• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Washington State
• Commitment to practicing high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Interest in mixed animal medicine, comfortable working with both companion animals and large animals, or eager to develop those skills
• Comfortable working with surgery, urgent care, and emergency medicine
• Passion for lifelong learning and professional development
• Compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program
• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Washington State

Skills

• Highly skilled in mixed animal medicine
• Experience with surgical procedures
• Effective communication and client relationship-building skills
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Passionate about lifelong learning and professional development

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options
• Professional development support

Pay

$110,000+ annually, with additional bonus opportunities based on performance and experience.

Schedule

4 days per week (Wednesday-Saturday) plus 1-2 on-call days per week.