Associate Veterinarian

Looking for a general practice where you can take on challenging cases, explore your surgical interests, and still have a team to lean on?

This full-time opportunity in the greater Seattle region offers a broad small animal caseload, access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources, and opportunities to keep developing as a clinician.

You'll provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats, work through complex internal medicine cases, and build lasting relationships with clients. Whether you're focused on strengthening your diagnostic skills or interested in expanding your surgical capabilities, this role offers a range of clinical opportunities without requiring an orthopedic specialty.

What Could Make This a Better Move

• A diverse caseload: Balance everyday veterinary care with more involved internal medicine cases.

• Surgical development: Access resources for procedures such as fracture repair and TPLO, although orthopedic experience is not required.

• A strong support team: Work collaboratively with other veterinarians and skilled support staff.

• Diagnostic capabilities: Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing.

• Additional treatment options: Therapeutic laser and hydrotherapy are available to support patient care.

• Earning potential: Base compensation starts at $130,000 annually, with production opportunities and no negative accrual.

What You’ll Be Doing

This small animal general practice treats dogs and cats and provides wellness care, diagnostics, medical workups, and surgical services. You'll have access to diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation-related treatment options. The collaborative clinical environment supports a range of medical interests and ongoing skill development.

Who Might Love This

This role may suit an associate veterinarian who enjoys solving complex medical cases, values client communication, and appreciates working alongside other clinicians. It's also worth considering if you'd like to build confidence in surgery or broaden your clinical experience over time.

Practical Details

• Schedule: Full-time

• Qualifications: DVM/VMD or equivalent; active state veterinary license in good standing before starting; active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one

• Compensation: Starting at $130,000 annually, negotiable based on credentials and experience, plus production opportunities

• Production model: No negative accrual

• Weekend/on-call: Specific weekend and on-call expectations available upon request

Benefits

• Paid time off and eight weeks of fully paid parental leave

• Bereavement leave, including pet loss, and new-pet adoption leave

• Health and well-being resources, including coaching and therapy

• Continuing education courses, credits, and paid CE time

• Pet care discounts and complimentary exams

• Subsidized backup care for children, adults, and pets

Life in the Area

The greater Seattle region offers a variety of urban and suburban living options, with access to outdoor recreation throughout the Pacific Northwest. It's a region worth considering if you want both metropolitan conveniences and opportunities to spend time in nature.

Not actively looking?

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Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting before applying directly to learn more. We'll share the details privately so you can decide whether this opportunity fits your career goals.