Associate Veterinarian - Yelm Veterinary Hospital - Yelm, WA
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
Ask about our Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Support! Join Our Fun and Rewarding Veterinary Team in Enchanting Yelm, WA. We are seeking an associate veterinarian to join Yelm Veterinary Hospital. Yelm Veterinary Hospital, a recently remodeled and spacious 7,000-square-foot, full-service AAHA-accredited hospital, seeks passionate individuals to join our exceptional team. Located in the thriving and up-and-coming area of Yelm, Washington, our hospital offers a small-town feel with easy access to the neighboring gems of Lacey, Olympia, and Mt.
Rainier.
- Full-time benefits at just 30 hours/week
- Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
- No non-competes—your future stays in your hands
- Leadership opportunities
- Up to 200 hours of PTO (including holidays, CE, and sick time)
- Comprehensive health coverage + generous HSA contribution
- A CE allowance that flexes with your interests
- Pet Wellness plans and scrub allowance
- And so much more!
The Associate DVM ensures a high quality of veterinary care, client service, employee well-being, and productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager will lead the Associate DVM to ensure the well-being of the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance of the hospital.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and support business performance
- Adhere to all Well Haven protocols and practices and oversee employees to prioritize practice goals
- Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans that align with hospital objectives
- Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws, Well Haven Code of Ethics, and maintain appropriate medical record documentation
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
- Provide comprehensive client communication, including in-person, phone, and email as needed
- Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects
- Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices
- Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being
- Provide medical training to support staff (new graduates will gain experience over time)
- Willingness to train/lead/manage support staff as required
- Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients
- Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
- Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate
- Lead and guide the team to ensure the hospital meets safety standards and regulations set by the DEA and OSHA (new graduates will gain experience over time)
- Meet all OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
- Ability to perform other job duties as assigned
- Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors
- Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills
- Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Provide consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional medical services
- Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
- Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient
- Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
- Provide a high level of accountability
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- State Veterinary Board License
- On the first day of employment, must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for Well Haven
- Current USDA Accreditation is a plus!
Physical Requirements
- The Associate Doctor position is…
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