Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Childcare support

Mental health resources

CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Mentorship program

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is assisting an Everett, WA small animal hospital in finding an Associate Veterinarian to join a six-doctor team. The role emphasizes collaborative medicine, strong support staff, and challenging internal medicine cases in a well-equipped setting.

Responsibilities include wellness visits, diagnostics, surgery, client communication, and mentorship through ongoing learning opportunities. Comprehensive benefits and growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the USA.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid state veterinary license.
• DVM degree from an accredited college is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventive care for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets.
• Perform diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgeries as needed.
• Communicate clearly with clients and manage complex internal medicine cases.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Animal care

Education

DVM or equivalent US credential

Job description

Introduction

This established small animal hospital in Everett, Washington is hiring for an Associate Veterinarian to join its growing team as its sixth doctor. Having served the local community for more than 18 years, the hospital has built a reputation for delivering high-quality medicine, exceptional client service, and strong client relationships. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys collaborative medicine, values strong support staff, and has an interest in working up challenging internal medicine cases within a fast-paced and well-equipped environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care for a diverse caseload of dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets, although there is no obligation to see all species. Responsibilities include wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, client communication, and managing more complex internal medicine cases. The role is well suited to a veterinarian who values collaboration and enjoys building lasting relationships with clients while delivering high-quality patient care. The hospital promotes continued professional development through mentorship, educational programs, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Practice Details

The hospital is a fast-paced small animal practice equipped with advanced technology to support high-quality medicine and surgery. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, hydrotherapy, and equipment to perform advanced orthopedic procedures such as fracture repairs and TPLOs. The clinic operates within a paper-lite practice management system and emphasizes comprehensive patient care, strong communication, and clinical excellence. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The practice combines the feel of a community-focused hospital with access to the resources and professional development opportunities of a larger veterinary network.

Team

The hospital currently has a team of five veterinarians and is seeking a sixth doctor to join the practice. The veterinary team is supported by seven licensed veterinary technicians, highly skilled assistants, and an experienced reception team, creating an impressive support staff-to-doctor ratio of approximately 6:1. The culture emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork, allowing veterinarians to focus on providing exceptional patient care while working alongside a highly capable support team.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package Competitive Salary

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Sign-on and/or relocation bonus available
• Student loan management tools and assistance
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with match
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• 24/7 access to mental health resources
• Discretionary funds and free CE courses
• Pet perks and discounts
• Structured mentorship and leadership training
• Advanced clinical education, including RACE-accredited dental programs
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated medical excellence team
• No negative accrual

Hours: Full Time