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Associate Veterinarian

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Position Overview

Do you desire to mentor and share your knowledge about veterinary practice? We thrive on working as a team and case collaboration has been essential to our continued success. Do you want to live and play in the most beautiful place in the Pacific Northwest? Are you looking for a low stress working environment? If so, this could be the opportunity that you are looking for!

Location

Located on the Columbia River, our practice is surrounded by a river, gorgeous views and a paved 10-mile walking path. The high desert is to the east with the cascade mountains to the west. We are located in a private, serene area which contributes to a peaceful working environment; however, we are still a quick drive to local amenities. The Dalles, Oregon is located on the north bank of the Columbia River. The city is a strategic home base for year-round recreation. Water sport enthusiasts will find boating, excellent fishing, and one of the finest wind surfing and white-water kayaking areas in the United States. Local brew pubs, wineries and entertainment abound. To the east are substantial opportunities to camp, fish, hike, and sight see. To the west, ski enthusiasts can challenge the ski slopes of magnificent Mt. Hood. The Pacific coast is just a couple hours drive. Nearby Portland, Oregon is a great place to explore with amazing food, breweries, music, galleries, museums, sports and more!

Practice Overview

Columbia Veterinary Hospital’s mission is to provide exceptional and modern veterinary care. ?We value our clients’ love for their pets and animals and make every effort to ensure we provide the highest quality patient care. Columbia Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving The Dalles, Oregon area, since 2012 and with our recently built, 5600 sq. ft. facility we can provide the best our area has to offer. Our new hospital houses our top-of-the-line equipment such as a NAVI ultrasound, surgical ligasure unit, dental Xray, and ready-to-go ambulatory vehicles, we deliver the best quality service to our clients. Our hospital includes a temperature controlled large animal suite with padded flooring. We also have a dedicated small animal dental area, fully sterile surgical suite, dog and cat-specific rooms, a big open treatment area, an isolation ward, and our own full Pharmacy.

Practice Culture

Our culture is extremely important to us, and continuing education, a willingness to train and lead our amazing staff must be a passion of any potential candidate. Our team is composed of skilled veterinarians, veterinary technicians, support personnel, customer service representatives and management who work together to provide consistent care to our clients and staff. If you want to be a part of a team that takes their work seriously while maintaining excellent relationships with their colleagues, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build and maintain client relationships
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of small and mixed animal cases
• Perform general wellness exams, urgent care and surgeries
• Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care
• Mentor, guide, and utilize exceptional support staff
• Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required
• Being licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Oregon and Washington
• Surgical proficiency or skills are required
• Knowledge of general practice for mixed animals is highly desired
• Comfortable with pocket pets or willingness to learn
• Certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, or herbal medicine is a bonus!
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Team player with a demonstrated passion for continuous learning

About Columbia Veterinary Hospital

We are an up-to-date, successful and progressive mixed animal practice with a growing equine service located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge area of Oregon. We are located in a recently built, mixed animal hospital on the shore of the Columbia River.

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