Pays $100k-$150k — Veterinarian market median is ~$145k (18 jobs)
Associate Veterinarian - Community-Focused Small Animal Practice - Montesano, WA
About the Role
Full-time small animal general practice veterinarian. Broad caseload, community-focused. $100K-$150K. Montesano, WA.
Join Western Veterinary Partners as a Associate Veterinarian – Community-Focused Small Animal Practice in Montesano, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $150K
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- 401(k)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Western Veterinary Partners as a Associate Veterinarian – Community-Focused Small Animal Practice.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building lasting relationships with clients in the community. They will manage a diverse caseload, perform diagnostics and surgeries, and collaborate with the support team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess an active Washington veterinary license or the ability to obtain one. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, team-oriented veterinary practice are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 37% require no weekends.
Western Veterinary Partners ranks #12 of 14 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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