Associate Veterinarian – North Puget Sound

DVM Focus; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Professional dues

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian in the North Puget Sound region. You will join an established team to deliver comprehensive companion-animal care with clinical autonomy and access to resources for specialty interests.

The role emphasizes preventive care, diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and client communication within a collaborative environment. Compensation includes benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree required.
• Active Washington license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive companion-animal care across preventive, diagnostic, and medical treatments.
• Perform general surgery and dental procedures as part of a collaborative team.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with clients effectively.
• Collaborate with veterinary and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Client communication

Diagnostic skills

Surgical and dental competency

Team collaboration

Clinical autonomy

Post-graduate experience

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Washington veterinary license or ability to obtain one

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – North Puget Sound

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in the North Puget Sound area for an experienced DVM who values collaborative medicine, clinical autonomy, and the resources to provide comprehensive companion-animal care.

This opportunity offers a diverse general-practice caseload with an established veterinary team and the ability to continue developing individual areas of clinical interest.

The Opportunity

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive companion-animal care, including:

• Preventive and wellness medicine


• Diagnostic evaluation and medical workups


• Internal medicine


• General surgery


• Dentistry


• Treatment planning and case management


• Client education and communication


• Follow-up care


• Collaboration with veterinary and support-team colleagues

What You Can Expect

• Medical autonomy


• Collaborative veterinary environment


• Established clinical and support team


• Broad general-practice caseload


• Continuing education and professional-development support


• Competitive compensation with production opportunity


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid parental leave


• 401(k)


• Professional dues and licensing support


• Signing, retention, and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree


• Washington veterinary license or ability to obtain one


• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical veterinary experience


• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills


• General surgical and dental competency


• Strong client communication skills


• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative veterinary team


• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continued professional development