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Chewelah Veterinary Clinic
Chewelah, Washington, United States

Veterinarian - Chewelah Veterinary Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$135k

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Job Description

  • Chewelah Veterinary Clinic
  • Hiring Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
  • Chewelah, Washington

Make Chewelah Veterinary Clinic Your Home Hospital

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 have an incredibly kind, collaborative team that enjoys building lasting client relationships and supports one another.

  • Get to Know Us
  • Collaborative, Experienced Team
  • 3 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

Occasional Exotics Cases

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.

  • 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

Location

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.

Qualifications

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
  • Open to a mixed-animal DVM, or someone interested in only seeing small animal.

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.

  • 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

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.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.

Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

  • Washington Pay Range
  • $110,000—$135,000 USD

Chewelah Veterinary Clinic 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.

We are 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 us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care for both small and large animals, including performing surgeries and utilizing advanced diagnostics. They will also collaborate with a team of technicians and assistants to build lasting client relationships and maintain clear medical protocols.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small Animal MedicineSurgeryClient RelationsTreatment PlanningCompanion Laser TherapyPhovia Laser TherapyMixed Animal Practice

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$135kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $140k–$150k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington122 active3,456 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,264 in the last 30 days522 the 30 days before (+142%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 15 employers
16
<$155k
2
$155k-170k
9
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
76% this job
Relocation assistance
64%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$104k-$220k
#2

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$96k-$203k
#3

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$150k-$200k
#4

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$122k-$196k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options
Professional Development Support
Production Bonus Opportunities
Mentorship and Collaboration

Living in Chewelah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$885/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.