Veterinary Surgeon – Bellevue, Washington

Supreme Search Specialists; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

No negative accrual

Flexible work schedule

CE allowance

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional liability coverage

Access to ICU resources

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a leading emergency and specialty environment with a busy surgical caseload. The role offers a welcome bonus, flexible scheduling, and generous CE support in a fully equipped practice.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified or residency-trained, with a DVM/VMD and WA license eligibility, ready to manage advanced soft tissue and orthopedic cases alongside a team of experienced clinicians.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained in Veterinary Surgery.
• Eligible for Washington State veterinary license.
• Advanced training in veterinary surgery and collaboration with specialists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for specialist surgical assessment.
• Perform comprehensive surgical consultations and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans.
• Perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Coordinate care for hospitalized surgical patients.
• Communicate surgical recommendations, risks, and prognoses clearly to clients.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Surgical expertise

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Bellevue, Washington

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington, joining an advanced emergency and specialty environment with a busy and varied surgical caseload.

This full-time position offers highly competitive specialist compensation, alongside a welcome bonus, no negative accrual, flexible scheduling, generous continuing education support, substantial paid time off, and comprehensive benefits.

The opportunity is suited to a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon looking to manage a combination of advanced soft tissue and orthopedic cases while working closely with experienced emergency clinicians and specialists.

About the Practice

The practice provides advanced specialty, referral, emergency, and critical care medicine for companion animal patients across the greater Seattle region.

The surgical service works closely with clinicians across several complementary specialty disciplines, providing opportunities for collaborative management of complex surgical, medical, and emergency cases.

Surgeons benefit from a fully supported emergency and intensive care environment alongside advanced diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and comprehensive laboratory capabilities.

Regular case discussions, continuing education, and additional training opportunities support an environment focused on clinical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for specialist surgical assessment
• Perform comprehensive surgical consultations and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans
• Perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Manage complex surgical and trauma cases
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Coordinate care for hospitalized surgical patients
• Utilize advanced diagnostic resources to support surgical planning
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and other specialists on multidisciplinary cases
• Communicate surgical recommendations, risks, prognoses, and aftercare requirements clearly to clients
• Develop productive relationships with referring veterinary professionals
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
• Participate in collaborative case discussions and continuing education
• Contribute to the continued development of specialist surgical services
• Maintain high standards of evidence-based surgery and patient welfare

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary qualification and have completed appropriate advanced training in veterinary surgery.

Candidates should be board-certified or residency-trained in Veterinary Surgery and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Washington State veterinary license.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, self-motivated, and confident managing a diverse specialist surgical caseload.

Strong surgical, communication, and clinical decision-making skills are important, alongside an interest in multidisciplinary case management and continued professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes:

• Highly competitive specialist compensation (from $250,000 to $270,000)
• Full-time position
• Welcome bonus
• No negative accrual
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-supported health savings benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Veterinary license and applicable professional fee support
• Professional liability coverage
• Access to advanced surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and ICU resources
• Ongoing specialist education and professional development
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment