Associate Veterinarian

As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll practice high-quality medicine alongside a collaborative team that values mentorship, trust, and genuine relationships with clients and each other.

Whether you're an experienced doctor or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, you'll have the support, technology, and autonomy to grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.

• Competitive base salary + commission
• $125,000 - $160,000 yearly base
• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Relocation expense reimbursement eligible
• Medical, vision & dental insurance
• Flexible schedule with no on-call
• PTO & Floater days, including a for Personal Celebration Day
• 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
• Great culture w/ a supportive team
• Collaborative, team-centered culture
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
• Modern medicine with high standards of patient care
• Continuing education support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community
• A workplace where your voice, ideas, and career goals matter

What Makes You Successful?

• Compassionate communicators
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care
• Collaborative team players
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Committed to practicing high-quality medicine
• Excited to contribute to a positive hospital culture
• 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

Lower Queen Anne puts you right in the center of Seattle's culture and energy. Steps from the Space Needle, theaters, museums, and iconic city landmarks, it's a vibrant, walkable neighborhood with endless things to explore. It's ideal for candidates who love urban living with quick access to the outdoors.

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.

Requirements

As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality care while building lasting relationships with pets, their families, and your teammates.

Your responsibilities will include:

Patient Care

• Perform wellness and sick patient examinations
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions
• Perform soft tissue surgery and dentistry appropriate to your experience
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on the best patient outcomes
• Recommend referrals when specialty care is in the patient's best interest
• Provide compassionate end-of-life care when needed
• Stay current with advances in veterinary medicine through continuing education

Client Experience

You'll help create an exceptional client experience through education, transparency, and trust by:

• Clearly explaining exam findings and treatment options
• Developing personalized preventive care recommendations
• Presenting treatment plans and estimates
• Keeping clients informed throughout their pet's care
• Following up to ensure successful recovery and ongoing care

Collaboration

• Creating a positive, respectful workplace
• Supporting mentorship and professional development
• Collaborating on complex medical cases
• Providing guidance and education to team members
• Helping maintain efficient hospital workflow

Medical Record Keeping

Help maintain the highest standard of patient care by:

• Completing thorough SOAP medical records
• Maintaining accurate medical and surgical documentation
• Ensuring appropriate medical coding and billing
• Supporting hospital quality initiatives and continuous improvement

Our Core Competencies

• Connection - Build meaningful relationships with pets, clients, and teammates.
• Advocate - Empower pet owners through education and support.
• Communication - Foster open, honest, and respectful conversations.
• Trust - Practice with integrity, empathy, and accountability.
• Resilience & Adaptability - Embrace growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
• Active (or ability to obtain) state veterinary license before employment
• Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift and assist with patients weighing up to 50 pounds (or more with assistance)
• Stand and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
• Safely handle and restrain companion animals
• Work around anesthesia, radiology, laboratory equipment, and controlled substances while following established safety protocols