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Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgical Specialists

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Join Our Award-Winning Surgical Team in the Scenic Inland Northwest!


Are you ready to take your surgical career to the next level while living in one of the most beautiful, adventure-filled regions of the Pacific Northwest? Veterinary Surgical Specialists (VSS) in Spokane, WA, are excited to welcome a Small Animal Surgeon to our growing team!


At VSS, we’re more than just a specialty practice—we’re a close-knit, collaborative group of medical professionals who take pride in providing exceptional care to pets and their families across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and even Canada. We are proud to call home one of the region’s premier specialty and emergency hospitals, the Pet Emergency Clinic and Referral Center, where we work alongside board-certified specialists in internal medicine and radiology, with 24/7 support from our dedicated emergency team.


Why VSS?

  • Award-Winning Facility – Our hospital was named Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Year by DVM360 Magazine. Equipped with CT, ultrasound, and digital radiography, our space is designed to support excellence in every case.
  • Supportive Team Culture – Work in a collegial, respectful environment that values collaboration, communication, and work-life balance.
  • Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits – Generous signing bonus, competitive base salary ($200,000–$250,000 DOE), production-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, disability, 401K, CE allowance, licensing, liability insurance, and association dues.

Life in Spokane: Nature + Culture = Quality Living
Nestled between mountains, rivers, and lakes, Spokane is the ultimate playground for outdoor enthusiasts—skiing, hiking, biking, and kayaking are all minutes away. Our city motto, “Near nature, near perfect,” couldn’t be more fitting. Spokane also offers a vibrant downtown, a growing culinary and brewery scene, and excellent arts and culture including Broadway shows, a nationally acclaimed symphony, and multiple museums.


With a lower cost of living than Seattle or Portland, and home to top-ranked universities and medical centers, Spokane is a fantastic place to build your career—and your life.


Ready to Make the Move?
Discover more about us at www.vssspokane.com
To learn more or apply, contact Beth Bardell at Beth.Bardell@ethosvet.com


Come thrive with us in Spokane—we can’t wait to meet you!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health 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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Spokane, Washington, United States

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