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Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Columbia Veterinary Center
Location:
Vancouver, WA
Employment Type: Full-time or Flex
Experience Level: New grads and experienced DVMs encouraged to apply

Join a Team That Honors the Human–Animal Bond — and Supports YOU 

At Columbia Veterinary Center, our purpose is clear:

To serve our community by advocating for pets and honoring the human-animal bond through quality medical, dental, and surgical services delivered with compassion and empathy.

We believe this mission begins with caring for the people who make it possible — our veterinarians and team. If you’re looking for a practice where your voice matters, your well-being is prioritized, and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Mentorship & Professional Growth (New Grad Friendly!)

  • Structured onboarding with dedicated mentorship

  • Collaborative medical decision-making

  • Support for advanced training, certifications, and CE

  • Opportunities to shape your clinical interests (surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, etc.)

Work–Life Balance That’s Real

  • Flexible scheduling options (4-day workweek available)

  • No toxic overburdening — we value sustainable caseloads

  • A team culture that encourages taking PTO and disconnecting guilt-free

A Supportive, Collaborative Culture

  • We live our Core Values every day:

  • We communicate directly with respect, honesty, and professionalism

  • We are proactive and offer solutions

  • We are inclusive and honor diversity

  • We respond with kindness and patience

  • We pursue excellence through continuous improvement

  • We encourage and support each other

  • And yes — we laugh and have fun

Expect a workplace where you are heard, appreciated, and respected.

Mental Health & Well-Being Matter

  • A compassionate team that understands the emotional side of veterinary medicine

  • A leadership philosophy centered on protecting your time, boundaries, and energy

  • A culture of kindness, empathy, and understanding — never judgment

High-Quality Medicine With the Tools You Need

  • Modern diagnostics & digital imaging

  • In-house lab

  • Surgical and dental capabilities

  • Adequate support staff to allow you to practice exceptional medicine

What We’re Looking For

A veterinarian who:

  • Shares our passion for strengthening the human–animal bond

  • Communicates with integrity, empathy, and respect

  • Enjoys collaborative problem-solving

  • Values continuous learning and personal growth

  • Contributes to a supportive, inclusive, laughter-filled workplace

New graduates will be fully supported. Experienced DVMs will be empowered with autonomy and opportunities to shape the future of our practice.

Compensation & Benefits

  • We provide a competitive, transparent compensation package, which includes:

  • Competitive salary with profit sharing

  • Medical and vision insurance

  • 120 hours PTO and additions each year

  • CE allowance + professional development support

  • Licensing, dues, memberships, liability insurance covered

  • Employee assistance + wellness support

Ready to Practice Veterinary Medicine With Purpose and Heart?

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and truly enjoy coming to work each day, we can’t wait to meet you.

Explore possibilities and contact us today for a confidential conversation: office@columbiavetcenter.com

Columbia Veterinary Center — Where compassion, excellence, and community come together.

Thanks for your interest in a career at Columbia Veterinary Center. Please read our Why statement and core values and if those resonate with you, please continue below to let us know you would like to join our team.

Why Statement

To Serve our community by advocating for pets and honoring the human-animal bond by providing (offering) quality medical, dental, and surgical services delivered with (expertise) compassion and empathy.

Core Values

  • We communicate directly with respect, honesty and professionalism

  • We are proactive and offer solutions

  • We are inclusive and honor diversity

  • We seek to understand and react with kindness and patience

  • We pursue excellence through continuous improvement

  • We are encouraging and supportive of others

  • We laugh and have fun

If you think you are a good match and want to grow your career success after reading over these items, please follow the instructions below.

While we aren’t currently seeking new team mates, if you would like to be considered for a position when one may come open, please send an email cover letter telling us about your reasons for being in Veterinary Medicine and tell us about a hobby or two that you have outside of our field.  Please attach a current and up to date resume.

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