Career Center

New/upcoming graduates welcome!

We are moving into our brand new, modern clinic with double dental suite, double surgical suite, large exam rooms and large treatment area, in June behind our current facility at 5106 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665.  Ready to bring on a great fit Doctor now.

We are seeking one happy, enthusiastic, compassionate doctor to join our team of 4 doctors and high quality Veterinary Care providers in a private practice setting.  Practice your best Medicine here with no corporate managers or sales quotas.

Columbia Veterinary Center is seeking a full or part time Veterinarian with schedule flexibility to add to our team oriented and progressive small animal practice in Vancouver.

We offer a complete in-house IDEXX lab suite, high quality dental equipment, digital dental x-ray, digital radiology, CTS-DUO Companion laser, GE LOGIQ V, 8C-RS Ultrasound, Cornerstone software, steady growth, a fantastic client base, and a skilled support staff.  2 dedicated assistants per Doctor.

We strive to provide the highest quality medicine, surgery and dentistry for our patients while respecting the needs of our clients and honoring the human-animal bond in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

Check out our Google reviews to see why you want to work here!

Current hours of operation: M-F 7:30AM - 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM - 5 PM. No emergency hours.

• Strength in or desire for surgery appreciated.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Team of very experienced doctors working collaboratively.
• Doctors must work well with a team and communicate effectively while demonstrating empathy with clients.
• Doctors must be willing to work Saturdays but not every Saturday.
• Must be licensed in WA State before practicing.
• Full or part time flexible scheduling to meet your life goals.
• Signing bonus, relocation expenses negotiated.

Please check us out at www.ColumbiaVetCenter.com and visit our Facebook page. (link opens in new window)

Please address communication to Dr. Cleveland and include cover letter (email "cover" letter is perfect here) and resume. In your cover letter, please describe a hobby you enjoy outside the Veterinary field.  Email to Office@ColumbiaVetCenter.com

Must have great client and team communication skills or a strong desire to build them.

Must be able to display compassion and empathy.

Must have a desire for professional and personal growth.

Must be able to get down on floor with dogs and cats as needed to provide exams.

Must be able to verbalize exam info to assistant/scribe in exam room.

Must be able to communicate with clients over the phone for curb side service.

Must be able to wear a medical mask for long periods.

Must be able to arrive to and be ready to work at shift start.

Must be able to work all hours all days clinic is open (full time only).

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must have WA state DVM license or be able to secure.

About COLUMBIA VETERINARY CENTER

Award winning small animal general practice located in Vancouver, WA, just across the mighty Columbia River from Portland, OR. Open 6 days a week. 28 full and part time team members. Substantially lower cost of living than Portland yet 10 minutes away. No income tax. 90 minutes from both the Pacific Ocean, several Mountains including the famous Mt. Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument and next to the Columbia River Gorge. New, state of the art facility opening Summer 2022 behind current location that will be 6,500 sq ft. and include double surgery and double dental suites. Dr. Cleveland is a Washington State University graduate and has owned the practice for 25 years. This is our culture: Dr. Cleveland and team support local pet charities through discounted services, first time no charge exams for adopted pets from local organizations, and has worked with another local Doctor to provide homeless vaccine clinics in Vancouver for over 15 years. We also actively support several of the charity fundraising events by both posting info at clinic and attending in large groups.

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