Associate Veterinarian - Beloved Community Hospital - Surgery & GP - Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic, Longview, WA

Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic ,

Beloved Community Hospital | Surgery & Urgent Care | Longview, WA

Longview, WA – Nestled between the Columbia River and the forests of Southwest Washington, Longview offers a balance of outdoor recreation, affordability, and small-town community. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, fishing, boating, and the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty while remaining within driving distance of Portland, Oregon. It's an ideal location for veterinarians seeking a rewarding career and a lifestyle that allows time to enjoy it.

Open: Monday-Friday

Work Week for This Role: Four-day work week, typically 8:00am-5:00pm

Services

• AAHA-Accredited Small Animal Hospital

• Small Animal General Practice

• Wellness and Preventive Care

• Urgent Care During Regular Business Hours

• Soft Tissue Surgery

• Dentistry

• Digital Radiography

• Internal Medicine

• Dermatology

• Senior Pet Care

• Regenerative Medicine

• Nutritional Counseling

• Canine Reproduction Services

• Ultrasound Diagnostics

• In-House Laboratory Diagnostics

Make Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic Your Home Hospital

Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team of veterinary professionals in Longview, Washington.

As a newly AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine through advanced medical standards, compassionate patient care, and a culture of continuous learning. Our team believes in building long-term relationships with clients while providing the highest quality care for every patient that walks through our doors.

We're searching for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery and would find fulfillment helping elevate and expand the services we provide our clients. Whether your interests include general practice surgery, urgent care, dentistry, internal medicine, or developing a specialized area of focus, you'll find the support, mentorship, and autonomy to grow your career here.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys a diverse caseload, values collaboration, and wants to practice high-quality medicine in a hospital that actively invests in its people, patients, and future.

Get to Know Us

Since opening in 2002, Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic has served the pets and families of Longview and the surrounding communities with comprehensive veterinary care and a client-first approach.

Our doctors manage a broad range of medical and surgical cases, including preventive care, urgent care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, senior pet care, regenerative medicine, and canine reproduction services.

Our Medical Director, Dr. Julia Alpert, has special interests in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, canine reproductive medicine, and individualized pain management. The hospital's collaborative culture encourages doctors to share knowledge, discuss cases, and pursue their professional interests while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Veterinarians Love Working Here

• Newly AAHA-accredited hospital committed to medical excellence

• Four-day work week

• Flexible scheduling

• No on-call responsibilities

• No after-hours emergency duties

• Dedicated surgery days, including both one-doctor and two-doctor surgery schedules

• Diverse caseload including general practice, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, urgent care, and reproduction services

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Opportunities to help expand hospital services and grow professionally

• Established and loyal client base

• Leadership team committed to communication, accountability, and continuous improvement

Clinic, Equipment & Support Team

Our doctors are supported by an experienced team and modern diagnostic capabilities that allow them to focus on practicing excellent medicine.

Equipment & Technology

• Digital Radiography

• Ultrasound

• In-House Diagnostic Laboratory

• Modern Surgical Suite

• Dedicated Dental Equipment

• Electronic Medical Records

Support

• Skilled veterinary technicians and support staff

• Collaborative doctor team

• Strong emphasis on communication and teamwork

• High level of client trust and engagement

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A confident small animal veterinarian with at least 3 years of clinical and surgical experience

• Comfortable performing routine soft tissue surgeries and interested in continuing to develop surgical skills

• Adaptable and decisive when managing urgent care cases

• An excellent communicator with clients, colleagues, and support staff

• Growth-oriented and committed to continually expanding their medical and surgical knowledge

• Compassionate, collaborative, and team-focused

• Motivated to help advance the quality and scope of services offered by the hospital

• A veterinarian who leads with empathy and finds fulfillment helping colleagues succeed

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Veterinary