Associate Veterinarian

Woodinville Veterinary Hospital; Woodinville Junction (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement eligible

Competitive base salary + commission

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Flexible schedule with no on‑call

PTO & Floater days

401K with employer match

License and professional dues

Liability insurance

Paid CE time

Employee pet discount

Uniform allowance

Career growth opportunities

Great culture with supportive team

Job summary

Woodinville Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced DVM or strong new graduate to join our state-of-the-art practice. You’ll help lead patient care with support from a collaborative team as we emphasize our pillars and community involvement.

We offer a competitive base salary plus commission, a sign-on bonus eligible, relocation reimbursement eligible, and robust benefits including medical, vision, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required to interact with clients and team.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset for a supportive hospital culture.
• Interest or specialty you can bring to the practice or pursue.
• Desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT MANAGEMENT – Put Pets First, prioritizing patient well-being in all recommendations.
• Keep improving patient care by reading veterinary journals and attending CE seminars.
• Perform examinations, diagnostics, and procedures to deliver high-quality care while minimizing stress.
• Ability to perform medically appropriate euthanasia with compassion and concern.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Specialty interest in practice

Job description

Description

DVM WANTED: Our priority is our patients, clients, and YOU

• Sign-on bonus eligible & exceptional benefits package
• Vibrant Woodinville community
• Experienced DVMs & new grads welcome

At Woodinville Veterinary Hospital of Cara Veterinary, we are known for commitment to pets, their families, and to each other! We are seeking an experienced DVM or stellar recent graduate to join us at our state-of-the‑art veterinary hospital. As a doctor with Cara Veterinary, you’ll have the freedom to make the best decisions for your local clients and their pets, but with the support and resources you need to provide exceptional care.

Our Offer

• 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

About You

• 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 Location

If you love nature, great food, and a warm, welcoming community, Woodinville is a dream. Surrounded by the Sammamish Valley, it offers world‑class wineries, craft breweries, and a peaceful pace just outside Seattle. It’s a favorite for veterinary professionals who want space to breathe while staying connected to a thriving region.

CARA VETERINARY CORE VALUE PILLARS

Put pets first: Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.?

Trust the parent: We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.?

Authentically human: Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.

Good neighbors: Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.?

Shake things up: We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn't seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing out hospitals with fresh ideas.

Requirements

As an Associate Veterinarian, you assume a multifaceted role at our hospital, extending far beyond traditional veterinary duties. You serve as a cornerstone in bringing our pillars to life and leading by example, both for our patients, their parents and the entire support team. Here, we place paramount importance on embracing Cara Veterinary's Pillars and Core Competencies, making your leadership pivotal in shaping our practice culture, standards of care, and the client‑patient journey.

The following is a partial list of essential job responsibilities. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be requested and/or added.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT

• Put Pets First – creating recommendations with the patient’s well‑being as the first priority.
• Continually improve the quality of patient care through studying veterinary journals and textbooks and by attending continuing education seminars.
• Perform examinations, diagnostic tests, medical, surgical, and dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. This will include care for both well pets and sick pets.
• Perform medically appropriate euthanasia with compassion and concern for the