Career Center

• Sign-on bonus & exceptional benefits package
• Experienced DVMs & new grads welcome

Village Veterinary Hospital is part of the progressive Cara Group of neighborhood veterinary practices, known for our commitment to pets, their families, and to each other! We are seeking an experienced DVM or stellar recent graduate to join us at our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. As a doctor with the Cara Group, you’ll have the freedom to make the best decisions for your local clients and their pets, but with the support and resources you need to provide exceptional care.

Our Offer

• Highly competitive base salary + commission
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation expense reimbursement
• Medical & dental insurance
• Flexible schedule with no on-call
• PTO & paid holidays off, including birthday
• Paid family & medical leave (WA state offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to eligible employees)
• 401K with employer match
• License and professional organization dues (AVMA, State Medical Assoc, AAHA, VMB)
• Liability insurance
• Paid CE time
• Employee pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Career growth opportunities
• Free Door Dash Monthly membership
• Great culture w/ a supportive team

About You

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• An interest or specialty you can bring to the practice or would like to pursue
• A desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents & the community

Our Location

85 miles north of Seattle and 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. Bellingham offers residents a perfect mix of city life and nature.  On the shores of Bellingham Bay with Mount Baker as its backdrop, Bellingham is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the Canadian border.  Bellingham is at the center of a uniquely picturesque area rich in a variety of recreational, cultural, educational and economic activities.

Ready to Apply? 

We’d love to see a cover letter highlighting why you think you’d be a good fit for our practice as well as a fully updated resume.

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CARA VETERINARY CORE VALUE PILLARS 

Put pets first. Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.
 
Trust the parent. We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.
 
Authentically human. Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.
 
Good neighbors. Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.
 
Shake things up. We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn't seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing out hospitals with fresh ideas.