Description

Are you a compassionate, patient-first, client experience (Think - If Disney Ran Your Hospital, by Fred Lee) focused veterinarian ready to thrive in a collaborative, empowering, and forward-thinking environment? Columbia Veterinary Center, a privately owned, small-animal clinic in Vancouver, WA, is looking for an exceptional doctor with surgical skills to join our team.

Our 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, which opened in September 2023, was purpose-built to support high-quality medicine and excellent patient care. We are proud to be privately owned by Dr. Tammy Cleveland (WSU, Class of 1993), who has led this practice for 29 years with a vision rooted in client experience, collaboration, mentorship, empowerment, and community.

Uncompromising Core Values:

We communicate directly with respect, honesty and professionalism
We are proactive and offer solutions
We are inclusive and honor diversity
We seek to understand and react with kindness and patience
We pursue excellence through continuous improvement
We are encouraging and supportive of others
We laugh and have fun
 
What We Offer:

Modern Facilities & Equipment:

Double surgery suite
Double dental suite
Prep/pack room with pass-through
Dedicated radiology room with cutting-edge digital X-ray
Six standard exam rooms (one dedicated feline) + two multipurpose rooms
3-table treatment area
On-site full laboratory and IDEXX reference lab
Outdoor Zen garden for end-of-life care
Private doctor’s office

Supportive Staffing & Scheduling:

Two highly trained assistants per doctor
26 hours/week of appointments for full-time DVMs (less if performing surgery or dentistry)
Full-time = max 40 hours/week; part-time positions available
PTO flexibility—you take it when you need it

Unparalleled Culture:

Commitment to Fear Free patient care
Commitment to wellness, work/life balance, recognition, and professional development
A team of 38 that genuinely supports each other
Diverse, multilingual staff - Currently English, Spanish, Russian, Romanian and Cantonese
 
Compensation & Benefits:

Customizable pay structure – choose what works best for you
Profit sharing
Health insurance (36+ hrs/week)
Generous personal pet care discounts
Paid CE every other year—out of area encouraged
Licensing & liability insurance paid in full
 
Life in Vancouver, WA:

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll enjoy:

15 min to downtown Portland, OR (no WA state income tax!)
45 min to Oregon wine country or Hood River (kiteboarding mecca)
90 min to Mt. Hood (skiing) or the Oregon Coast
Endless outdoor recreation, mild climate, and vibrant local culture
To apply or learn more, please reach out to the contact listed below. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you live your best veterinary—and personal—life.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Able to lift 50 pounds
Availability to help animals Monday - Saturday
Be in alignment with our Core Values
Desire to provide exceptional patient care along with client and staff experiences, such as described in "If Disney Ran Your Hospital", by Fred Lee