Equine Veterinarian

AAVMP; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Relocation package

Dog daycare

Job summary

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA, is seeking an Associate Equine Veterinarian to practice ambulatory medicine with a robust referral hospital behind you. You’ll care for horses across Snohomish and surrounding communities, building relationships year after year.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with ambulatory emergency coverage shared among the team, a progressive compensation model with production, and a sign‑on plus relocation package.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree and active WA license
• Interest in equine medicine and client education
• Desire to contribute to surgery, dentistry and year‑after‑year client relationships
• DEA license or license eligible required before start

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with horse owners and care for horses year after year
• Practice full‑scope ambulatory medicine including farm calls and haul‑in appointments
• Collaborate with on‑site surgery/internals and refer as needed
• Support community with preventive, geriatric and dentistry focus

Skills

Ambulatory medicine

Relationship building

Preventive care

Geriatric care

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Associate Equine veterinarian - Snohomish, WA (Greater Seattle/Puget Sound)

$110,000 - $130,000 Base Salary + Production, No Negative Accrual

Ambulatory Freedom, Specialist Backup

Where field practice meets a full referral hospital

Ever wished you could practice the hands‑on, relationship‑driven ambulatory medicine you love‑without ever being the last line of defense? At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, the road ends at a fully staffed equine referral hospital, not at your truck. When your farm call turns into a colic, our board‑certified surgeons and internists are minutes away or call away, not a trailer‑ride‑and‑a‑prayer down the highway. Caring for horses in the Puget Sound since 1963, we’ve built one of the country’s largest multi‑species practices‑and we’re looking for an ambulatory doctor who wants to serve an amazing community with a specialist team standing behind every case.

What You Get:

• Established Referral Backup, On Day One: Practice ambulatory medicine knowing three board-certified surgeons (DACVS-LA), a board-certified internist(DACVIM), and an integrative medicine team are behind you-plus 24-hour nursing care and two surgical suites.
• A 23-Acre Home Base: Work from a facility built for horses-four digital X-ray units, 1.5m and 3.3m endoscopy, two portable ultrasound units, MRI, shockwave, equine sling, and a reference-quality In-house lab
• Elite, Everyday Mentorship: Our doctors are known as teachers. Whether you’re a new grad or seasoned DVM, you’ll case-manage alongside specialists who genuinely enjoy sharing knowledge-a “doctors doctor” environment.
• A Consistent Schedule: Practice is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with ambulatory emergency coverage on a shared rotation-because the on-call load is spread across our team, you’ll have time to focus on what’s important outside the clinic
• Progressive Compensation: Competitive base salary with production opportunity and No Negative Accrual-your safety net is never a debt.
• Sign-On Bonus + Industry-Leading Relocation Package
• Bring your dog to work at our daycare!

What You’ll Do:

• Build Lasting Relationships: Get to know the family and care for the horse year after year-from preventative and geriatric care to being the first call when something just feels wrong
• Practice Full‑Scope Ambulatory Medicine: Farm calls and haul‑in appointments across a caseload focused on preventive and geriatric care, with room to develop interests in dentistry, reproduction, podiatry, sports medicine, and imaging.
• Collaborate, Don’t Go It Alone: Refer seamlessly to on‑site surgery and internal medicine, and lean on integrative options (acupuncture, chiropractic) when they serve the patient.
• Serve a Loyal Community: Care for the horses across Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Monroe, Lake Stevens, Duvall, Everett, and the greater Puget Sound.

The Snohomish Lifestyle

Located in a growing rural setting just 30 minutes from Seattle, Snohomish offers the rare combination of small‑town character and big‑city access.

• Ski in the morning, hike in the afternoon, and be on the water by evening-the Cascades, three national parks, and the Puget Sound are all in your backyard
• Puget Sound at your doorstep for kayaking, whale watching, and paddleboarding
• Endless trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, trail running, and backpacking
• Charming historic downtown Snohomish with the culture and amenities of Seattle a short drive away
• 5 Minutes to dog‑friendly hiking and mountain biking trails.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree
• Active Washington State Veterinary License, In good standing prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA license eligible
• A genuine interest in all aspects of equine medicine, providing high-quality care, and a passion for educating clients
• A passion for surgery, dentistry, and building “year after year” relationships with our community.