Associate Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital in Redmond, WA seeks a dedicated veterinarian to join a collaborative, multi-doctor practice. You’ll contribute to high‑quality general medicine, diagnostics, and client relationships while participating in a supportive team culture.

The hospital emphasizes evidence-based care, mentoring, and ongoing education, with a focus on family-friendly veterinary medicine and patient-first decisions. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD or equivalent degree required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care as part of a collaborative team.
• Engage with clients to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care.
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Participate in continuing education and case discussions to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Relationship-based care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Client education

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital | Redmond, Washington | up to $50,000 Sign-on bonus and/or Relocation Allowance

We're not looking for someone to simply fill a schedule — we're looking for a veterinarian who wants to become part of a collaborative team and help shape the future of our hospital.

At Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital, we believe the best veterinary medicine starts with people.

Our doctors support one another. Our technicians and assistants are valued members of the medical team. Our client service representatives help create lasting relationships with the families who trust us with their pets. Together, we strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based medicine in an environment built on teamwork, respect, and open communication.

If you're looking for a hospital where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and patient care always comes first, we'd love to meet you.

About US

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, feline-friendly, multi-doctor general practice serving the Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, and surrounding communities.

Many of our clients have trusted us with generations of their pets, allowing our doctors to build meaningful, long-term relationships while guiding patients through every stage of life.

We are proud to practice high-quality general medicine with modern diagnostics, digital radiography, in-house laboratory equipment, Fear Free techniques, and a collaborative medical approach.

Our hospital focuses on:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Internal medicine and chronic disease management
• Dentistry
• Routine soft tissue surgery
• Client education and preventive care
• Collaborative case management

What Makes Our Hospital Different

• We're proud of the medicine we practice--but we're even more proud of how we practice it.
• Our doctors regularly discuss cases together
• Questions are encouraged
• Different perspectives are valued
• Our technicians and assistants are respected for their knowledge and experience
• We believe great medicine happens when everyone works together toward the same goal: providing exceptional care for every patient and every client
• Whether you've been practicing for two years or twenty years, you'll find experienced colleagues who enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and supporting one another

Who Will Thrive Here

We're looking for a veterinarian who:

• Enjoys relationship-based general practice
• Values collaboration and teamwork
• Communicates with kindness, professionalism, and respect
• Appreciates the important role veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service representatives play in patient care
• Practice evidence-based medicine while remaining curious and committed to lifelong learning
• Is comfortable discussing cases with colleagues and referring advanced cases when appropriate
• Wants to become part of a hospital where culture, teamwork, and patient care are equally important

What You'll Find Here

• A supportive, multi-doctor team that enjoys collaborating
• Loyal clients who value long-term relationships with their veterinarian
• Opportunities to continue growing clinically through mentorship, continuing education, and shared case discussions
• A positive workplace where teamwork and mutual respect are daily expectations
• A hospital committed to practicing thoughtful, compassionate, high-quality general medicine

Thrive Pet Healthcare

As a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner hospital, you'll have access to:

• competitive compensation
• production opportunities with no negative accrual
• comprehensive medical benefits
• generous continuing education support
• paid licensing
• professional memberships
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off
• a nationwide network of veterinarians committed to helping one another grow

Why Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital?

We know veterinarians have many opportunities available today. What sets our hospital apart isn't just our equipment or our medicine — it's our people.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be respected, supported, encouraged to continue learning, and surrounded by teammates who genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love the opportunity to meet you and show you what makes Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital special.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $130,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required