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Western Veterinary Partners
Walla Walla, Washington

Associate Veterinarian - High-End Facility, Hi

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

Animal Clinic East is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to our growing practice. We are a small animal hospital that has proudly served the pets of Walla Walla Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD)

Animal Clinic East | Walla Walla, Washington

Practice Great Medicine. Build Lasting Relationships. Love Where You Live.

Animal Clinic East is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established, multi-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington.

For more than 40 years, Animal Clinic East has been a trusted part of the Walla Walla Valley community, providing exceptional veterinary care while building lasting relationships with generations of pet owners. Today, our team continues that tradition through compassionate medicine, collaborative care, and a commitment to helping pets live longer, healthier lives.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a long-term home or a newer graduate seeking mentorship and support, you'll find an environment where you can practice high-quality medicine, develop your clinical interests, and enjoy a rewarding veterinary career alongside a talented team.

Opportunity

Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week, rotating Saturdays; or Part-Time, 20-25 hours per week, rotating Saturdays

Why Animal Clinic East?

Animal Clinic East is a thriving, full-service veterinary hospital with a team of experienced veterinarians, licensed technicians, assistants, groomers, and client service professionals who work together to provide outstanding care for our patients.

As a member of our veterinary team, you'll enjoy the variety that comes with practicing in a busy, established hospital. On any given day, you may be performing wellness exams, managing medical cases, consulting with longtime clients, performing surgery, interpreting diagnostics, or collaborating with colleagues on urgent care patients.

Our doctors enjoy the support of a practice that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence while providing the tools needed to practice confidently and efficiently.

  • Practice Highlights
  • Established veterinary hospital serving the Walla Walla Valley for more than 40 years
  • Large, collaborative multi-doctor team
  • Loyal client base that values high-quality veterinary care
  • Full-service small animal practice
  • Wellness and preventive care
  • Medical diagnostics and case management
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentistry and oral surgery
  • Urgent care and same-day medical cases
  • Therapeutic laser services
  • In-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasound capabilities
  • Comprehensive pharmacy services
  • More than 100 years of combined surgical experience among our veterinary team

Whether you're interested in expanding your surgical skills, growing your confidence with diagnostics, or practicing comprehensive companion animal medicine, you'll have opportunities to continue developing your interests while learning from experienced colleagues.

  • What Kind of Veterinarian Will Thrive Here?
  • We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients and becoming a trusted healthcare partner throughout their pets' lives.

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Compassionate and client-focused
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Committed to practicing high-quality medicine
  • Curious and eager to continue learning
  • Interested in contributing to a positive hospital culture
  • Excited to help patients live healthier, happier lives

Whether your passion lies in wellness care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, diagnostics, or a combination of everything that makes general practice rewarding, you'll have the support and flexibility to pursue your interests.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your professional success and personal well-being, including:

  • Competitive base salary plus production opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • Professional dues and license reimbursement
  • DEA reimbursement
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Areas of Clinical Interest
  • We're excited to connect with veterinarians who enjoy or would like to further develop skills in:
  • Small animal general practice
  • Companion animal medicine
  • Preventive care and wellness
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentistry and oral health
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Internal medicine
  • Urgent care medicine
  • Client communication and education
  • Collaborative case management

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Whether you're looking to strengthen existing skills or explore new areas of veterinary medicine, you'll find opportunities to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
  • Active Washington veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Successful completion of the NAVLE
  • Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
  • Dedication to exceptional patient care and client service
  • Passion for continuous learning and professional growth

New Graduates Welcome

We welcome veterinarians at all stages of their careers. New graduates will receive mentorship, case collaboration, and clinical support designed to build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and foster long-term success.

Life in Walla Walla

Walla Walla offers an exceptional quality of life that combines outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, award-winning wineries, and a welcoming community.

Enjoy

  • World-renowned wine country
  • Exceptional restaurants and local dining
  • Hiking, cycling, fishing, and outdoor adventures
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods and excellent schools
  • A thriving arts and cultural scene
  • Easy access to Seattle, Spokane, Portland, and the Blue Mountains

Four Beautiful Seasons and Stunning Natural Scenery

It's the kind of place where you can build a fulfilling veterinary career while enjoying the lifestyle you've worked hard to achieve.

Join Our Team

  • If you're looking for a practice where collaboration, mentorship, quality medicine, and client relationships truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today and discover why Animal Clinic East could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

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.

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—$120,000 USD

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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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will perform wellness exams, manage medical cases, and conduct surgeries in a collaborative, multi-doctor small animal practice. They are responsible for providing compassionate care, interpreting diagnostics, and building lasting relationships with pet owners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college and possess an active Washington veterinary license. Successful completion of the NAVLE and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Small animal medicineEvidence-based medicine

Small Animal General Practice Career Context

Western Veterinary Partners ranks #2 of 14 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$120kVeterinarian median $145k (middle half $140k–$150k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Washington147 active4,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Veterinarian pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Western Veterinary Partners#2 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
3
<$105k
3
$105k-135k
8
$135k-165k
6
$165k-195k
1
$196k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
81% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Relocation assistance
62% this job
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus production opportunities
Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Continuing Education (CE) allowance
Professional dues and license reimbursement
DEA reimbursement

Living in Walla Walla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$431k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,556/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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