Join Our Growing Team at Columbia Veterinary Center!

Are you an experienced veterinarian—or a passionate new graduate—ready to thrive in a collaborative, empowering, and forward-thinking environment? Columbia Veterinary Center, a privately owned, small-animal clinic in Vancouver, WA, is looking for exceptional doctors to join our team.

Our brand-new 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, which opened in July 2023, was purpose-built to support high-quality medicine and excellent patient care. We are proud to be privately owned by Dr. Tammy Cleveland (WSU, Class of 1993), who has led this practice for 28 years with a vision rooted in mentorship, empowerment, and community.

What We Offer:

Modern Facilities & Equipment:

• Double surgery suites

• Double dental suites

• Prep/pack room with passthrough

• Dedicated radiology room with cutting-edge digital X-ray

• Six standard exam rooms + two multipurpose rooms

• 3-table treatment area

• On-site full laboratory and IDEXX reference lab

• Outdoor Zen garden for end-of-life care

• Private doctor’s office

Supportive Staffing & Scheduling:

• Two highly trained assistants per doctor

• 30 hours/week of appointments for full-time DVMs (less if performing surgery or dentistry)

• Full-time = max 40 hours/week; part-time positions available

• PTO flexibility—you take it when you need it

• Meaningful Mentorship:

• Learn from 100+ years of combined DVM experience, including two semi-retired former owners and Dr. Cleveland herself

• Opportunities to grow clinical skills, leadership acumen, and even learn about practice ownership

• Unparalleled Culture:

• Fear Free certified practice

• Commitment to wellness, work/life balance, recognition, and professional development

• A team of 30 that genuinely supports each other

• Diverse, multilingual staff (Spanish-speaking, with plans to expand language offerings)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Customizable pay structure – choose what works best for you

• Profit sharing

• Health insurance (36+ hrs/week)

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• Paid CE every other year—out of area encouraged

• Licensing & liability insurance paid in full

Life in Vancouver, WA:

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll enjoy:

• 15 min to downtown Portland, OR (no WA state income tax!)

• 45 min to Oregon wine country or Hood River (kiteboarding mecca)

• 90 min to Mt. Hood (skiing) or the Oregon Coast

• Endless outdoor recreation, mild climate, and vibrant local culture

Whether You’re:

• A seasoned DVM looking for a culture that respects your experience,

• An up-and-coming doctor eager for hands-on mentorship,

• Or a practitioner with a special interest (surgery? dentistry? neither?) looking for flexibility to thrive—

We want to meet you.

To apply or learn more, please reach out to office@columbiavetcenter.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you live your best veterinary—and personal—life.