Veterinary Surgeon – Gig Harbor, Washington

Supreme Search Specialists; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Flexible work schedule

Continuing education allowance

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional liability coverage

Access to advanced surgical resources

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join an advanced emergency and specialty environment with a varied referral caseload and multidisciplinary support. The role offers a substantial salary and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Surgery, with a DVM/VMD or equivalent qualification and WA license eligibility. You will manage complex surgical cases alongside experienced clinicians.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary qualification.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Surgery (preferred).
• Washington State veterinary license or eligibility.

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, orthopedic, and other specialist procedures.
• Coordinate care for hospitalized surgical patients.
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Communicate diagnoses, surgical recommendations, and aftercare to clients.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary qualification

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Gig Harbor, Washington

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington, joining an advanced emergency and specialty environment with a varied referral caseload and strong multidisciplinary support.

The position offers $250,000–$300,000 per year, alongside a welcome bonus, no negative accrual, flexible scheduling, generous continuing education support, substantial paid time off, and comprehensive benefits.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a board-certified or board-eligible Veterinary Surgeon looking to manage complex surgical cases while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, and highly trained veterinary support professionals.

About the Practice

The practice provides advanced specialty, referral, emergency, and critical care medicine for companion animal patients throughout the surrounding region.

The surgical service works closely with clinicians across several complementary specialties, creating excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary management of complex medical and surgical cases.

Surgeons benefit from access to a well-equipped clinical environment with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, alongside fully supported emergency and intensive care services for patients requiring continued monitoring or critical care.

Regular case discussions and continuing education opportunities encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continued professional development across the veterinary team.

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Surgeon, responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate patients referred for specialist surgical assessment
• Perform comprehensive surgical consultations and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans
• Perform advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and other specialist procedures within the clinician’s expertise
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Manage complex surgical and trauma cases
• Coordinate care for hospitalized surgical patients
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and other specialists on multidisciplinary cases
• Utilize advanced diagnostic resources to support surgical planning
• Communicate diagnoses, surgical recommendations, 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 specialist training in veterinary surgery.

Candidates should ideally be board-certified or board-eligible 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 varied and challenging surgical caseload within a multidisciplinary specialty environment.

Strong surgical, communication, and clinical decision-making skills are important, alongside an interest in continued learning, collaborative case management, and high-quality patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes:

• Salary of $250,000–$300,000 per year
• 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