Associate Veterinarian (DVM), Small Animal

Supplied Talent; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Toptails Vet is expanding and seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a compassionate owner-led practice that prioritizes low-stress care for cats and dogs. You will work closely with the owner, handle a broad caseload, and support a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities include wellness and urgent care, routine surgeries and dentistry, internal medicine and geriatric case management, and telehealth. You will mentor staff and uphold Fear Free principles to ensure excellent client care.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited school.
• Washington veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one, and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Experience with same-day urgent care and ability to discuss urgent-care decisions clearly with clients.
• Experience managing internal medicine and geriatric cases with compassionate pain management and end-of-life care.
• Comfort with general-practice surgery and dentistry.
• Uses low-stress or Fear Free handling.
• Strong client communication skills, including explaining findings and treatment options.
• Experience mentoring support staff and collaborating with a team-first mindset.
• Fear Free certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope general veterinary medicine alongside the owner and contribute to clinic operations.
• See wellness, sick, and same-day urgent care appointments for dogs and cats.
• Perform routine surgeries and dentistry, including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions, including internal medicine and geriatric cases.
• Provide pain management and compassionate end-of-life care.
• Conduct telehealth consultations when appropriate.
• Clearly explain findings and treatment options to pet owners.
• Mentor and collaborate closely with the support team.

Skills

Washington license

Urgent care experience

Team mentorship

Strong client communication

Fear Free handling

Education

DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited school

Job description

Toptails Vet is an owner-led small animal clinic focused on caring for cats and dogs with a thoughtful, compassionate approach. Founded by Dr. Abhishek Trikha, DVM, M.S., the clinic provides primary care, same-day urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and telehealth in a welcoming, low-stress environment. Honest recommendations, unhurried appointments, and strong relationships with pet owners are central to how the team practices medicine.

This is an opportunity to join a growing clinic as it adds a second veterinarian and to play a meaningful role in both patient care and the day-to-day life of the practice. As an Associate Veterinarian, you will work closely with the owner, support a broad range of canine and feline cases, and help deliver the kind of clear, empathetic care that builds trust with clients and supports a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope general veterinary medicine alongside the owner and contribute to how the clinic operates.
• See wellness, sick, and same-day urgent care appointments for dogs and cats.
• Perform routine surgeries and dentistry, including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions, including internal medicine and geriatric cases.
• Provide pain management and compassionate end-of-life care.
• Conduct telehealth consultations when appropriate.
• Clearly explain findings and treatment options to pet owners.
• Mentor and collaborate closely with the support team.

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited school, or an ECFVG/PAVE equivalent.
• Washington veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one, and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Experience with same-day urgent care, including discussing urgent-care decisions clearly with pet owners.
• Experience managing internal medicine and geriatric cases, with a compassionate approach to pain management and end-of-life care.
• Comfort with general-practice surgery and dentistry.
• Uses low-stress or Fear Free-style handling.
• Strong client communication skills, including explaining findings and treatment options to pet owners.
• Experience mentoring support staff and working collaboratively with a team-first mindset.
• Fear Free certification is a plus.