Associate Veterinarian
Location: The Village Veterinarian - Chelan, Washington
https://chelanvet.com/
High-Level General Practice + Daytime Urgent Care No Weekends No Overnights True Clinical Autonomy Mentorship + GrowthThe Village Veterinarian is seeking an
Associate Veterinarian to join our established, full-service hospital in Chelan, Washington. Whether you're a
new graduate looking for outstanding mentorship or an
experienced veterinarian ready for more autonomy and career growth, you'll find the support, flexibility, and opportunity to build a career you love.
Our hospital combines high-quality general practice with daytime urgent care, providing a diverse caseload without overnight shifts, weekends, or the demands of emergency medicine. Established in
1982, we've built a trusted reputation in the Chelan community, earning a
4.7-star Google rating through exceptional patient care and lasting client relationships.
You'll work alongside
Medical Director Dr. Barbara Fehr, an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about developing confident, capable clinicians.
New graduates can expect progressive independence-not sink-or-swim expectations-with mentorship that allows your caseload, surgical experience, and clinical confidence to grow at your own pace.
Experienced veterinarians will enjoy the autonomy to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to expand their medical, surgical, and dental skills within a collaborative environment.
Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday we are open 8:30am - 4:00 pm, and closed Saturday & Sunday.
Compensation, Perks & More- Guaranteed Base Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 (DOE) + 20% Production with No Negative Accrual
- Estimated Earning Potential Per Year: $200k+ (base salary & production)
- Generous Sign-On Bonus Package
- 4 Weeks PTO
- Paid Relocation - see below for details
- Equity with Future Ownership Options Available
- Monday - Friday Schedule, No Overnights, No Weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance & Life Insurance
- Professional Growth: Annual CE allowance of $3,000, 3 days CE-specific paid time off, and access to MentorVet Leap
- Dental CE Package for 1st Year
- 401(k) + Matching: 100% on the first 3%, plus 50% match on the next 3%
- Opportunity to practice both General Practice and Urgent Care
- Personalized, 1-on-1 Mentorship
- Licenses, Dues & Memberships: Paid in full
- Scrub Allowance
Relocation SupportThinking about making a move?We offer
paid relocation assistance and personalized support to help make your transition to Chelan as smooth as possible. Because every move is different, relocation packages are customized and may include additional housing-related assistance or other transition support depending on individual circumstances.
Requirements- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited institution
- Non-AVMA graduates: ECFVG or PAVE program in progress.
- Active state veterinary license (or eligibility for licensure)
- Strong diagnostic, surgical, and clinical skills
- Excellent communication and client education abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care
BenefitsCompensation, Perks & More- Guaranteed Base Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 (DOE) + 20% Production with No Negative Accrual
- Estimated Earning Potential Per Year: $200k+ (base salary & production)
- Generous Sign-On Bonus Package
- 4 Weeks PTO
- Paid Relocation - see below for details
- Equity with Future Ownership Options Available
- Monday - Friday Schedule, No Overnights, No Weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance & Life Insurance
- Professional Growth: Annual CE allowance of $3,000, 3 days CE-specific paid time off, and access to MentorVet Leap
- Dental CE Package for 1st Year
- 401(k) + Matching: 100% on the first 3%, plus 50% match on the next 3%
- Opportunity to practice both General Practice and Urgent Care
- Personalized, 1-on-1 Mentorship
- Licenses, Dues & Memberships: Paid in full
- Scrub Allowance
