Why You’ll Love This Job!
Not all superheroes wear a cape, but we think our team members wear one every day! Join a passionate bunch of veterinary professionals as a Full – Time New Grad OR Experienced Veterinarian in Kelso, WA!
**Sign-On Bonus / Relocation Support Offered**
We are a full-service small animal general medicine practice, providing comprehensive pet care to the Longview and Kelso communities. We have proudly been serving our community since 1976. We offer a broad range of services for companion, rabbits and small animals. Our hospital has advanced equipment and technologies, including comprehensive in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, digital x-ray, surgical suite, dental suite, and a pharmacy.
At Riverside Animal Hospital, you will work with experienced professionals. Whether you wish to have an experienced partner in practice or need reliable mentorship there is a place for you as an Associate Veterinarian.
Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
- Open to experienced and new practitioners.
- Active, non-restricted veterinary license in WA or ability to attain one.
- Invested in building trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, and community.
- Mindset and desire to grow skills and the desire to mentor staff to keep them growing and excelling.
- Comfort or desire to grow in the surgery suite (soft tissue, spay/neuter).
- Take pride in offering unmatched attentive care, ensuring our communication with our clients is clear and understood.
- Strong proficiency or desire to be proficient in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine.
Additional Information
About Kelso, Washington: Tucked away in southwest Washington near mountains and ocean beaches, close enough to Portland’s urban lifestyle of culture, nightlife, shopping, great food trucks, and brewpubs, but just outside of the hustle and bustle and traffic. Kelso offers a great small-town community feel and is only two hours from ski slopes in (White Pass in Naches, WA, or Mt. Hood in Government Camp, OR). If skiing is not your thing, there is also access to rivers for fishing, kayaking, rafting, or day hikes within 30-minutes. Plus, the pristine coastal beaches of WA and OR are only an hour and a half away!
Working in the People, Pets & Vets family allows you to provide excellent care with top-quality resources while maintaining the individuality and medical autonomy that makes each practice unique. We are all about the PEOPLE that share a love for animals. We put PETS at the center of everything we do. Our VETS and the entire support team provide quality care for pets. We foster a culture of learning, respect, and compassionate care. Most importantly, we like to have FUN! Join us today and become a cornerstone of your pet community.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Compensation Package
- No On-Call or After-Hours Emergency Calls
- Paid Time Off
- Annual CE Reimbursement $1,500 + a $5,000 CE Bonus on your 5th year work anniversary
- 401K With Annual Employer Match
- Employer-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and many more
- Personal Liability Insurance Coverage & AVMA Membership
- Pet Care Discount
- Career Growth/Professional Mentorship
People Pets & Vets is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. People Pets & Vets is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and activities.