Associate Veterinarian - Established Practice, Excellent Location - Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital
Western Veterinary Partners
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Job summary
Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital in Edmonds, Washington is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal practice. You’ll enjoy high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and collaboration with a skilled medical team in a supportive environment.
We are a collaborative 3-doctor practice with a loyal client base, offering mentorship, a diverse caseload, and opportunities to pursue clinical interests while providing preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from AVMA-accredited college
- Active Washington veterinary license in good standing
- Successful completion of NAVLE and commitment to evidence-based medicine
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality veterinary medical care to small animal patients
- Perform surgeries and dentistry as part of general practice
- Collaborate with a 3-doctor team and other staff to maintain case continuity
- Educate and communicate with clients to support patient welfare and client relationships
Skills
Education
Job description
Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal practice in Edmonds, Washington.
This is an opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, building lasting client relationships, and collaborating with an experienced medical team in a supportive environment.
You’ll join a collaborative 3-doctor practice with a strong reputation in the community, a loyal client base, and the support needed to focus on what matters most—providing exceptional patient care. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next long-term home or an early-career doctor seeking mentorship and professional growth, we’d love to talk with you.
At Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary medicine begins with collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.
Our doctors work together to provide outstanding patient care while supporting one another through case discussions, shared knowledge, and a positive team culture. You’ll have the opportunity to practice a wide variety of medicine while developing your clinical interests alongside experienced colleagues.
If you’re looking for a hospital where you’ll be trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow throughout your veterinary career, you’ll feel right at home here.
- Established small animal veterinary hospital
- Collaborative 3-doctor team
- Strong client relationships and community reputation
- Small animal general practice
- Urgent care and same-day medical appointments
- Advanced dentistry and dental radiography
- Long-tenured support staff
- Positive, team-oriented culture
Our doctors enjoy a diverse surgical and dental caseload that includes:
- Spays and neuters
- Mass removals and biopsies
- Eyelid procedures
- Enucleations
- Amputations
- Advanced dental procedures
Whether you already enjoy surgery or are looking to continue developing your procedural skills, you’ll have opportunities to build confidence while working alongside experienced colleagues.
We’re proud to foster a collaborative environment where doctors genuinely enjoy working together.
Our veterinarians are encouraged to discuss cases, share ideas, and continue growing professionally while maintaining the autonomy to practice medicine in a way that reflects current, evidence-based standards.
You’ll build meaningful relationships with loyal clients, work with an experienced support team, and enjoy a caseload that includes preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and complex medical cases.
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a hospital where teamwork, kindness, and excellent medicine go hand in hand.
Our hospital is equipped to support efficient, high-quality patient care, including:
- Multiparameter monitoring for all anesthetic procedures
- Full in-house diagnostic capabilities
- Cornerstone practice management software
- Experienced support staff committed to excellent patient care
- Four-day work week
- Potential for three consecutive days off each week
- Primary DVM on Saturdays
- Hospital open Monday through Saturday
We believe exceptional veterinary medicine starts with well-supported veterinarians, and we’re committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
We welcome veterinarians at every stage of their careers.
Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced veterinarian seeking a collaborative team, you’ll find opportunities to continue learning and growing.
- Surgical mentorship opportunities
- Continuing education and professional development
- Opportunities to pursue individual clinical interests
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
- Active Washington veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
- Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and client service
- Experience in small animal general practice or companion animal medicine
- Interest in soft tissue surgery and veterinary dentistry
- Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
- Passion for preventive medicine and client education
We value our veterinarians and offer a competitive compensation package designed to support both your professional and personal goals.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive salary plus production opportunities
- Sign-on bonus
- PTO and holidays
- Continuing Education allowance
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
Edmonds offers a unique combination of waterfront living, outdoor recreation, excellent dining, and easy access to Seattle.
Many veterinarians are drawn to the area because it provides the professional opportunities of a major metropolitan region while maintaining the charm and pace of a true community.
From waterfront sunsets and ferry rides to hiking trails and local coffee shops, Edmonds offers the kind of lifestyle that makes it easy to put down roots.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary for this opportunity starts at $150,000+ annually. 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, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
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 or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.
Washington Pay Range
$150,000 - $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 hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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