Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

NCVMA; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance

Dues & DEA reimbursement

Liability insurance

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Mentorship

Job summary

My Pets Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness in Kirkland, WA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. We offer 30 hours per week full-time with generous mentorship and growth opportunities in urgent care, surgery, and preventive care.

Join a family-operated hospital that values communication, teamwork, and compassionate, evidence-based medicine. Enjoy a diverse case load, modern facilities, and strong local referral support in the Kirkland community.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Washington veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA license (or ability to obtain).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for companion animal medicine and collaborative patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary care across urgent care, surgery, internal medicine, and preventive services.
• Collaborate with ER-trained veterinarians and support staff to ensure seamless care.
• Build lasting relationships with clients while delivering evidence-based medicine.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Companion animal medicine

Collaboration

Surgery interest

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

My Pets Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness - Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

Practice Exceptional Medicine. Build Lasting Relationships. Love Where You Work.

Are you looking for a hospital where you'll have the autonomy to practice high-quality medicine, the support of an experienced team, and the opportunity to see a wide variety of interesting cases?

My Pets Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness is a family-operated veterinary hospital in beautiful Kirkland, Washington, seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative and growing team. Whether your passion lies in urgent care, surgery, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll find the flexibility, mentorship, and resources to build the career you want.

Our experienced veterinarians bring extensive emergency and surgical backgrounds, allowing us to provide same-day urgent care while maintaining the continuity and client relationships of a traditional family practice. Every patient receives individualized care from diagnosis through recovery, creating a rewarding experience for both our doctors and clients.

Why Join My Pets Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness?

• Family-operated hospital with a supportive, collaborative culture
• Practice a diverse mix of urgent care, wellness, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency cases
• Modern facility equipped with advanced diagnostics, digital imaging, surgical suite, and comprehensive monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with experienced ER-trained veterinarians who enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge
• Build meaningful relationships with clients while practicing progressive, evidence-based medicine
• Strong partnerships with local specialty and referral hospitals
• A team that values communication, teamwork, compassion, and continuous learning

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for a veterinarian who:

• Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Is passionate about providing exceptional patient care
• Appreciates a varied caseload that keeps every day interesting
• Values client communication and relationship-building
• Has an interest in surgery, urgent care, emergency medicine, or companion animal general practice
• Wants to continue growing professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or looking to expand your skills in urgent care and surgery, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule

• Full-time, 30 hours per week. Monday availability required, Sunday preferred
• Hospital hours:
  • Monday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support both your professional and personal goals, which may include:

• Competitive base salary plus production opportunities
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
• Professional dues, licensing, and DEA reimbursement
• Professional liability insurance
• 401(k) options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Active Washington veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for companion animal medicine and collaborative patient care

Life in Kirkland, Washington

Located on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland offers an outstanding quality of life with waterfront parks, award-winning restaurants, vibrant downtown shopping, and endless outdoor recreation. Just minutes from Seattle, you'll enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, kayaking, wineries, and everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated while providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them, we'd love to hear from you.

Come discover why My Pets Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness is a place where great veterinarians build rewarding, long-term careers.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, continuing education support, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the interview process. Where required under applicable law, the Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs in accordance with applicable state and local law.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Washington Pay Range

$130,000 - $170,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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