Associate VeterinarianAs 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 LocationLower 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 KeepingHelp 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.
QualificationsWe'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
