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Our priorities at Foothills Veterinary Hospital:

• Family. Foothills has long had the tradition that we do everything in our power to support family. Family friendly hours, scheduling for family activities whenever possible.  Family is priority #1 at Foothills. Sick kid? We will reschedule to support you.
• We support continuing education and invest in the quality instrumentation and equipment to achieve the level of practice that we aspire to be at.
• We attract a clientele that supports and enables us to work to achieve these goals.
• The governing value for Foothills Veterinary Hospital is: How can we help you, our client, take better care of your animals? We know that the better you feel about your ability to care for your animal, the better bond you will build with that animal.

Equine Veterinary Position, Western WA

Foothills Veterinary Hospital

FVH is seeking a full time equine veterinary associated to join our practice.  We are not corporate, and our priorities are based on family values, respect for our clients and their horses.

We’re looking for:

• Experienced practitioner who would like a mixture of ambulatory and haul-in opportunities. 
• Newer grad that we will offer an onboarding and mentorship program.

The Pro Sal method of payment rewards effort.  Our current veterinary associate has far exceeded her base salary every month (6-figure annual) and the opportunity to develop a large equine base will reward the same way.

 Our equine facilities include: 

• Indoor exam area with stocks, pharmacy, office. Heated and air conditioned. 12 X 12 stalls
• Large indoor arena for lameness exams
• Multiple stalls and paddocks
• 70 x 140 enclosed covered arena

Haul in facility advantages:

Safer for vet to work on horse in controlled environment, vs in a pasture or in a poorly lit barn.

Environmentally controlled working conditions.

More profitable, better use of time to have horses come to you vs you driving to them.

Veterinary practice support includes:   Equine DR unit, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, extensively used cold laser, Idexx in house diagnostics, experienced support staff, planned purchase of an Equinosis Lameness Locator.

Requirements: DVM and Equine Handling Experience (IF you have a horse, we will board it for you)

We schedule 4 days on and 3 days off

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Insurance, Health and Dental
• Paid time off after agreed upon time of employment
• Signing bonus
• $1500/yr CE Allowance.
• Paid veterinary licensure, DEA licensure, state and national association dues
• FVH funds the employee premium for the WA Paid Family and Leave program

  Recreation!  Skiing, fishing, boating, camping, horseback riding, hiking and more, abound.

About Foothills Veterinary Hospital

Foothills Veterinary HospitalRichard L Vetter, DVM28512 112th St EBuckley, WA 98321360-829-0500 office360-829-0502 fax

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