Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital in Lakewood, WA is looking to add an Associate Veterinarian to our team

Join a practice where exceptional medicine meets family values. At Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital, we understand that great veterinary care is built on strong relationships – with our patients, their families, and each other.

Who We Are

We're a fast-paced small animal hospital combining the personal touch of a family practice with advanced medical capabilities. Our AAHA-accredited facility features:

  • State-of-the-art dental suite
  • Dedicated surgical suite
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasound capabilities
  • Comprehensive in-house diagnostics

As Fear Free Professionals, we're committed to reducing anxiety and stress in our patients while delivering superior care.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary of $110,000-$130,000 (depending on experience) + plus monthly production bonus
  • Attractive sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental
  • 401K with company match
  • 3 weeks PTO

The Role

As our new Associate Veterinarian, you'll:

  • Deliver exceptional patient care through comprehensive examinations and advanced medical/surgical/dental procedures
  • Build lasting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and thorough education
  • Collaborate with our skilled paraprofessional team to ensure outstanding service
  • Maintain detailed medical records and stay current with veterinary medicine advances
  • Contribute to our positive practice culture and reputation in the community

What Makes Us Different

Being part of Chambers Creek means joining a family that:

  • Deeply understands and respects the human-animal bond
  • Advocates passionately for our patients
  • Prioritizes client education and communication
  • Maintains the highest standards in medicine and patient care
  • Preserves a warm, family practice atmosphere while delivering sophisticated medicine

Join our family of passionate veterinary professionals and become part of a team that's setting the standard for exceptional veterinary care in Lakewood.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.


Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

 - We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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