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Are you looking to be a part of a veterinary team dedicated to Fear Free patient care, compassion, and community service? Want to work for an organization that values employees as its top asset? Wish you worked in a hospital with 30 minute appointments and a daily caseload that allows for meaningful relationships with clients and patients? Looking for a job that respects the balance between your work and home life, and that celebrates and supports your emotional and physical well-being? Are you an outdoor enthusiast that would love easy access to the mountains, rivers and ocean on your days off? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have exactly what you’re looking for:

The Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital, a Fear Free Certified Practice since 2018, is located in Bellingham, WA, voted one of the most livable small cities in the United States by Outdoor Magazine. Bellingham is located along the salt waters of Puget Sound within easy reach of Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Mount Baker and Whistler ski resorts, the San Juan Islands and 3 National Parks. Our community is home to Western Washington University, bringing vibrant arts and culture to the downtown area.

We seek a part-time Associate DVM to join our team of 6 Doctors in a small animal hospital equipped with ultrasound, digital radiology, in house diagnostics, and iM3 dentistry equipment. All Doctors are supported by a well-trained and educated team of Licensed Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Assistants and Customer Service Reps. Our hospital has a culture where the staff enjoy coming to work, and clients know we truly respect the bond they have with their pets. Openings for employment at our hospital are rare as we have a carefully curated culture, and are incredible thoughtful about the staff we choose to be a part of our team.

• PT (part-time) Veterinarians work 24 floor hours over 3 days with no more than 12 appointments daily. Additional flexible time for charting and callbacks typically adds 2-4 hours weekly. PT Associates rarely exceed 28 hours weekly.  There may be an option to flex up to FT (32 floor hours) to cover vacations, but this would be voluntary.
• Surgery/dentistry, and Urgent Care shifts are optional. If you like to focus on Outpatient care only, we can make that happen!
• No Saturdays/Sundays or emergency/on-call hours.
• Competitive salary, and a quarterly production-based bonus incentive.
• 360-degree reviews provided annually to celebrate your strengths and identify areas for personal growth.
• 100% premium paid health and dental insurance
• State Licensing fees, DEA License, AVMA dues, PLIT all company paid
• $1500 yearly CE FT/$1125 yearly CE PT
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) to pursue your life adventures
• Vanguard 401K Retirement plan with 4% match

• WA State Veterinarian license current or easily obtained at time of hire.
• Fear Free principles of care are a must (paid certification and training provided). We live and breathe Fear Free...you should too!
• EMR experience and computer savvy. We are paperless.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, soft-skills, and enjoyment of client interaction.
• Collaborative approach to patient care.
• Interest in behavior would be an asset.
• Willingness to utilize nursing staff fully. We are a team-centered culture.
• A passion for Vet Med that's contagious.