Associate Veterinarian Up to 50K Bonuses, 4-Day Week

NCVMA; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50k

Retention bonus up to $25k

Relocation assistance up to $15k

4-day work week

Job summary

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our collaborative 3-doctor team. We offer 4×10 hour days, a 30‑minute appointment cadence, and no on-call shifts, within a thriving Seattle-area community.

Join a practice focused on compassionate, evidence-based medicine, Fear Free techniques, and a supportive mentorship program with growth opportunities and ongoing CE. Competitive compensation includes base salary, production, and attractive sign-on and retention

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD or equivalent
• Washington State veterinary license in good standing (or eligible)
• Active DEA registration or eligible to obtain one
• Commitment to collaborative, evidence-based general practice and positive team communication

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general veterinary care with emphasis on preventive medicine.
• Manage wellness and preventive medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery.
• Collaborate with a 3-doctor team and refer advanced cases as needed.
• Engage in client education and collaborative case management.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Client education

Mentorship/growth

Education

DVM / VMD

Job description

Up to $50,000 Sign-On + $25,000 Retention Bonus | $130,000–$150,000 Base + Production | No Negative Accrual
4-day work week · No on-call · 30-minute appointments · AAHA-accredited

We're not looking for someone to simply fill a schedule. We're looking for a veterinarian who wants to join a collaborative team and help shape the future of our hospital.

At a Glance

• Location: Redmond, WA, serving Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, and surrounding communities
• Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base salary + production (ProSal with no negative accrual)
• Incentives: Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus + up to $25,000 retention bonus + relocation assistance up to $15,000
• Schedule: Full-time, 4-day work week (4×10s) within hospital hours of Mon–Fri 7:30 am–5:00 pm, plus a rotating Sunday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. No on-call, no overnight emergency shifts.
• Practice: 3-doctor team, AAHA-accredited, feline-friendly, Fear Free techniques

About the Hospital

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor general practice where many clients have trusted us with generations of their pets, allowing our doctors to build meaningful, long-term relationships and become a trusted part of the local community. We practice compassionate, evidence-based medicine with modern diagnostics, digital radiography, in-house laboratory equipment, and laser therapy.

Our caseload focuses on:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Internal medicine and chronic disease management
• Dentistry
• Routine soft-tissue surgery
• Client education and collaborative case management

When patients require advanced specialty surgery, orthopedic procedures, intensive care, or overnight hospitalization, we work closely with trusted specialty and emergency hospitals in the Kirkland and Seattle area.

What Makes Us Different

• Collaborative Doctor Team: Our doctors support one another and regularly discuss cases together. Questions are encouraged and different perspectives are valued.
• Respected Support Team: Our technicians and assistants are valued members of the medical team, and our client service representatives help build lasting relationships with the families who trust us with their pets.
• Predictable Pacing: Dedicated 30-minute appointments.
• No Emergency Burden: After-hours emergencies are directed to local 24/7 emergency and specialty hospitals.

Mentorship & Growth

• A dedicated mentor and a 1-year custom program with built-in milestones and benchmarks
• Thrive's Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship network and RACE-accredited dental education
• Ongoing growth through continuing education and shared case discussions

Who Will Thrive Here

You enjoy relationship-based general practice, value teamwork, communicate with kindness and respect, practice evidence-based medicine with curiosity, and are comfortable referring advanced cases when appropriate.

Benefits

• Discretionary professional fund for veterinary license, AVMA PLIT, and professional dues
• CE support and free CE courses
• 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, "Purr-ental" leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care
• Mental health support, including therapy through Lyra Health, plus fertility and family planning support
• Student loan support tools, pet perks, and veterinary service discounts

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Why Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital?

If you're looking for a hospital where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and patient care always comes first, surrounded by teammates who genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to meet you.

About Thrive:

Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital is a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, combining a local hospital culture with the resources of 360+ hospitals nationwide. Learn more. #WeThriveTogether

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Washington State veterinary license in good standing (or eligible) before your start date
• Active DEA registration or eligible to obtain one
• Commitment to collaborative, evidence-based general practice and positive team communication