Veterinarian, GP

AAVMP; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave (8 weeks)

CE funds & courses

Licensing & liability insurance

Thrive network

Job summary

Petcare Hospital & Wellness Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team serving Bothell and Mill Creek, WA. This role focuses on high-quality medical care for cats and dogs, with emphasis on dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, and compassionate patient handling.

We value Fear Free certification, offer mentorship, and support professional growth in a long‑standing practice just outside Seattle.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required and licensed in WA.
• Active DEA license or eligibility required.
• Fear Free certification or willingness to certify after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality medical care for cats and dogs.
• Perform dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and diagnostics.
• Mentor staff and support continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Fear Free certified team to ensure compassionate care.

Skills

Fear Free certification

DEA license eligibility

DVM degree

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Washington State Veterinary Board license

Job description

PETCARE HOSPITAL & WELLNESS CENTER

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time or Part Time | Bothell / Mill Creek, Washington

No weekends. Ever.

Not a rotating Saturday. Not “one weekend a month.” No weekend hours at all - and a 2:1 technician-to-DVM ratio that holds on surgery days, not just appointment days.

Petcare Hospital & Wellness Center has cared for cats and dogs in Snohomish County for over 25 years. We’re adding more than one veterinarian. Full‑time is the default, but we’re genuinely open to part‑time for the right fit.

The Medicine

High-quality general practice for cats and dogs, with more depth than most:

• Dentistry - routine cleanings through full-mouth and surgical extractions and oral surgery. Two of our doctors have extensive dental CE, and other practices refer this work to us.
• Soft tissue surgery - everyday procedures through advanced cases including gastropexies and splenectomies.
• Diagnostics and treatment - in-house lab, radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser we use regularly.
• Health certificates - national and international. We get local referrals for them, but they aren’t required of every doctor here.

If the advanced dentistry and surgery are things you want to learn rather than things you already do, we’re happy to teach and mentor. And if you arrive with an area of interest already - feline medicine, ultrasound, behavior, something else - we’d rather help you expand it than ask you to set it aside.

The Practice

Every veterinarian on staff is Fear Free certified - not one designated doctor, all of us - and appointments are paced to allow it. We have a feline-only treatment room, so cats aren’t drawn and treated beside barking dogs. Our technicians and client service team have been here for years, and clients ask for them by name. Many of those clients have been with us through generations of their pets. We also care for the Seattle Police Department K-9 unit - a small but welcome part of the caseload.

Bothell and Mill Creek sit twenty miles north of Seattle: established neighborhoods, strong schools, the Cascades and Puget Sound within an afternoon, and a cost of living well below the city.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation, negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $130,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and locations.

• Production opportunity with no negative accrual
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave
• CE funds and free courses, plus licensing and liability insurance covered
• Thrive Pet Healthcare network - specialists to consult with, and pet perks at all locations

Requirements

DVM/VMD or equivalent, Washington State Veterinary Board license in good standing prior to start, and an active DEA license or DEA eligibility. Fear Free certification, or willingness to certify after hire - we’ll support you through it. Two years of practice preferred, but if you’re close to that and this sounds like your kind of practice, reach out anyway.

Petcare Hospital & Wellness Center
4210 148th St SE, Bothell, WA 98012

Petcare Hospital & Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer.