| Record #: 5653
Veterinary Practice Information:
|
Name:
|
Jacob Murphy |
|
|
Practice Name: |
Kulshan Veterinary Hospital |
|
Address:
|
8880 Benson Rd |
|
City:
|
Lynden |
|
State:
|
WA |
|
Country:
|
USA |
|
Zip Code:
|
98264 |
|
Telephone:
|
3603545095 |
|
EMail:
|
jmurphy@kulshanvet.com |
Job Description:
|
Objective:
|
Kulshan Veterinary Hospital is looking for a FT Veterinarian to join our Large Animal crew in a primarily bovine/small ruminant emphasis. Kulshan is a team oriented fourteen doctor practice with both large and small animal teams. |
|
Training Required:
|
DVM and ability to obtain USDA Type II Accreditation. All the mentoring you could want! If we make you successful, then we as a team are successful so we mentor as much as possible/wanted! |
|
Experience Desired:
|
The ideal candidate would be a skilled practitioner in both Equine and Bovine work, but new graduates are welcome to apply. A strong interest in Dairy herd work, beef cow/calf and auction bark work are pluses. As is the ability to support the team's work with a wide array of horses including Western competitive and pleasure, dressage, hunter-jumper, Standardbred, and a variety of draft and mini breeds. We would like someone who enjoys working with patients and their owners promoting the health and welfare of animals. Good communication skills are essential. Our team strives to treat every patient, client, or staff members with respect. Ideal applicant should be willing to see cattle, small ruminants, camelids, and swine, and be supportive to the equine team for emergencies. All of this can be mentored! This makes for a really fun practice life that is never boring! We work as a group to help care for all species and strive to work as a team. We also heavily prioritize work-life balance for our veterinarians and staff. On call is shared evenly among doctors regardless of experience. |
|
Salary:
|
DOE, Salary includes base plus emergency fees. Washington state has no state income tax! |
|
Benefits:
|
Great benefit package which includes health insurance, professional liability, professional dues, CE allowance, paid vacation, sick leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and Simple IRA retirement contributions. Work truck and ultrasound are also provided by the clinic. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
15 |
Dairy: |
60 |
Swine: |
5 |
Small Ruminants: |
10 |
| Equine: |
10 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
|
Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
|
We have a haul in facility attached to our small animal hospital with bovine squeeze chute, hoof chute, equine stock, as well as a small ruminant exam table. About 85% of our calls are mobile to farms and homes. |
| Other Personnel : |
3 other FT LA veterinarians (2 equine focused, 1 bovine focused). 4 LA assistants. HR and practice manager. Full lab on site with 2 lab technicians. CSRs to field calls and schedule. |
|
Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
|
Teamwork, mentoring, work life balance. 4 day work week. Shared on call between 4 vets. |
| Practice Area: |
Located in beautiful NW Washington, the area boasts many trails and parks for hiking and biking, skiing at Mt Baker, fresh and saltwater adventures, arts, theater, and more. Enjoy the rural atmosphere while being only 20 minutes from the larger city of Bellingham, 1 hour to Vancouver BC, and 1.5 hours to Seattle. Many small farms with backyard hobbyists, dairy farms, beef herds, pet goats, and all sorts of equine groups. |
Date job was submitted: 12/3/2024
|
