Associate Veterinarian

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WellHaven is seeking a skilled veterinarian in Seattle to provide high-quality care and leadership in a hospital setting. You will collaborate with the Principal Doctor to align development plans with hospital objectives and ensure thorough medical record documentation.

Responsibilities include anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices, along with guiding staff and delivering excellent client service in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License required.
• USDA Accreditation is a plus.
• Must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for WellHaven.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, high-quality care and safe, exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment.
• Uphold medical standards and support business performance.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans that align with hospital objectives.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with regulations and maintain proper medical records.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients.
• Provide comprehensive client communication.
• Participate in community events and hospital projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being.
• Provide medical training to support staff.
• Lead and guide the team to meet safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dentistry

Medical record documentation

Medical charting

Veterinary medicine

Client communication

Medical training

Education

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

State Veterinary Board License

USDA Accreditation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment.
• Uphold medical standards and support business performance.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans that align with hospital objectives.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with regulations and maintain appropriate medical record documentation.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients.
• Provide comprehensive client communication.
• Participate in community events and hospital projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being.
• Provide medical training to support staff.
• Lead and guide the team to meet safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License.
• Current USDA Accreditation is a plus.
• Must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for WellHaven.

Hard Skills

• Anesthesia.
• Surgery.
• Dentistry.
• Medical record documentation.
• Medical charting.
• Veterinary medicine.
• Client communication.
• Medical training.

Soft Skills

• Collaboration.
• Leadership.
• Client service.
• Team guidance.
• Advocacy.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD).
• State Veterinary Board License.
• USDA Accreditation.