Veterinarian Jobs in Washington
Veterinarian jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in companion animal practice, emergency and specialty medicine, and mixed or large-animal practice serving the state's agricultural regions. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma are the primary hiring hubs, where established employers such as Banfield Pet Hospital, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, and Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital consistently bring on veterinarians from new graduates through senior clinicians. The most sought-after specialties are emergency medicine, internal medicine, and surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Chewelah Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Chewelah Veterinary Clinic | Chewelah, Washington
Discover Veterinary Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be
Chewelah, 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 Hospital
If 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 Opportunities
Our 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 Team
Our 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 & Benefits
Our 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
Qualifications
Required
- 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 Chewelah
If 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.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Chewelah Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Chewelah Veterinary Clinic | Chewelah, Washington
Discover Veterinary Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be
Chewelah, 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 Hospital
If 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 Opportunities
Our 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 Team
Our 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 & Benefits
Our 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
Qualifications
Required
- 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 Chewelah
If 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.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
#CS
#LI-SP1
#AVMA
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Veterinarian Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Vetcor15
- Vetco13
- Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare11
- VCA Animal Hospitals7
- Lakefield Veterinary7
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinarian jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State veterinary license issued by the Washington State Department of Health
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college
- DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing privileges
- Experience with electronic medical records and practice management software
- Proficiency in routine surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and soft tissue surgery
- Strong client communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Veterinarian Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a veterinarian in Washington?
You must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited program, then apply for licensure through the Washington State Department of Health Veterinary Board of Governors, which requires passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Applicants must also pass the Washington State Veterinary Jurisprudence Examination before the license is issued. Veterinarians licensed in another state may apply for licensure by endorsement if their credentials meet Washington's standards.
How much do veterinarians make in Washington?
Veterinarians in Washington earn a median of about $160,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,140 for the lowest 10% to over $265,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire veterinarians in Washington?
Employers hiring veterinarians in Washington right now include Vetcor, Vetco, and Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's mix of urban specialty hospitals, corporate general practice chains, and the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman means openings range from high-volume companion animal practices to academic and research-affiliated positions.
Which Washington cities have the most veterinarian jobs?
Tacoma, Seattle, and Lacey account for the most veterinarian openings in Washington. Seattle's dense urban population and high rate of pet ownership drive demand for general and specialty practices, while Spokane serves as the hub for eastern Washington's mix of companion animal clinics and large-animal work tied to the region's agriculture, and Tacoma's growth as a suburban center has brought corporate group practices and emergency hospitals to the area.
Are there remote veterinarian jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 10% of veterinarian openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most veterinary work requires hands-on patient care in a clinical setting. The exceptions tend to be telehealth triage roles, veterinary consulting positions, or regulatory and public health roles within government agencies where chart review and advisory work can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a veterinarian in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new graduate associate veterinarian position at a corporate general practice group, where structured mentorship is built into the role. Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA Animal Hospitals both operate multiple Washington locations and regularly hire new graduates into mentored associate roles. Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman also offers rotating internships and residency programs for new graduates pursuing specialty training. Completing your Washington State Jurisprudence Examination promptly and having your DEA registration in process signals readiness to employers during hiring.
Where can I find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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