Chewelah Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Chewelah Veterinary Clinic | Chewelah, WashingtonChewelah, WA - A charming small town nestled in a scenic valley north of Spokane, surrounded by forests, mountains, lakes, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Chewelah offers a friendly, close-knit community with a relaxed pace of life and easy access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and year-round adventure.
Schedule:Hospital Hours: Monday-Saturday
Work Week for This Role: 4 days per week (Wednesday-Saturday) plus 1-2 on-call days per week
Services:- Small Animal and Large Animal General Practice
- Occasional Exotics Cases
- Preventive Care and Wellness Medicine
- Drop-Off Appointments
- Urgent Care and Emergency Cases During Regular Business Hours
- Emergency On-Call Services (5:00 PM-12:00 AM)
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Dentistry
- Haul-In Appointments
- Farm Calls
Make Chewelah Veterinary Clinic Your Home HospitalIf you love the challenge and variety of mixed animal medicine and enjoy caring for everything from family dogs and cats to horses and livestock, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.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.
We're looking for a veterinarian who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and values being part of a team that genuinely supports one another. We'll celebrate your wins, help you navigate the tough cases, and make sure you know we've always got your back.
Get to Know Us- Collaborative, Experienced Team
- 2 full-time veterinarians and 1 part-time veterinarian
- Engaging, knowledgeable, collaborative, and fun team culture
- Strong support system with open communication and shared case discussions
- Mentorship and collaboration available for veterinarians at all career stages
- Gold-Standard Mixed Animal Medicine
We practice high-quality veterinary medicine supported by advanced diagnostics, clear medical protocols, and individualized treatment plans. Our team embraces a variety of treatment modalities while maintaining a practical approach tailored to each patient and client.
Surgical OpportunitiesOur doctors perform a wide variety of procedures, including:
- Spays and neuters
- Mass removals
- Eyelid surgeries
- Foreign body surgeries
- Cystotomies
- Amputations
- Femoral Head Ostectomies (FHO)
- Additional soft tissue surgical procedures
- True Mixed Animal Practice
- Companion animal medicine and surgery
- Equine and livestock care
- Haul-in appointments
- Farm calls
- Limited emergency and urgent care services
Clinic, Equipment & Support TeamOur facility is uniquely equipped to support both small and large animal medicine:
Facility Highlights- 2 sparkling clean exam rooms
- Spacious, well-lit barn
- Reliable farm truck
- Horse stocks
- Paddocks
- Cattle chute
- Outdoor dog kennels
- Boarding kennels
- Two large fields overlooking the surrounding mountains
- Advanced Equipment
- Digital dental radiography
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Fully stocked surgical suite with cautery
- Companion Laser
- Phovia Laser
- In-house diagnostic laboratory
- Exceptional Support Staff
- 1 Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- 6 skilled veterinary assistants
- Strong doctor-to-technician ratio
- Well-supported doctors who can focus on patient care and medical decision-making
Compensation & BenefitsOur veterinarians are productive, efficient, and supported by a team that allows them to practice their best medicine. Compensation can be tailored based on experience, skill set, and desired schedule.
Compensation- Competitive base salary
- Production bonus opportunities
- Additional bonus opportunities
- Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options
- Professional development support
QualificationsRequired- 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
- Ideal Candidate
- Interest in mixed animal medicine
- Comfortable working with both companion animals and large animals, or eager to develop those skills
- Interest in surgery, urgent care, and emergency medicine
- Passion for lifelong learning and professional development
- Compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset
Join Team ChewelahIf you're looking for a knowledgeable, fun team that's serious about top-tier medicine and patient care, Chewelah Veterinary Clinic is the place to be.
Apply today and bring your talents to a practice where excellence is the standard, variety is guaranteed, and people truly enjoy working together.Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary for this opportunity starts at $110,000+ annually. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Washington Pay Range
$105,000-$135,000 USD
