Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is an independently owned walk-in urgent care veterinary hospital located in Bellevue, Washington, that is expanding its services to include general practice. With modernized facilities, revitalized leadership, and a strong support staff, the hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated veterinarian to become the face of this exciting next phase. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven team dedicated to accessible, high-quality care and long-term community impact. Working Hours / Rota The hospital prioritizes flexibility in scheduling and actively supports a healthy work/life balance. The leadership team is attentive to preventing staff burnout and is open to accommodating veterinarians seeking positions without weekend commitments. Your schedule will be tailored to your needs and the clinic's evolving service model. Role Description and Responsibilities This role offers a blend of urgent care and general practice responsibilities. The veterinarian will see a range of cases including routine wellness, sick visits, minor emergencies, and outpatient procedures. As the hospital expands its general practice offering, this position comes with the opportunity to influence care protocols, client engagement approaches, and practice growth strategies. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced clinical environments while also valuing long-term patient relationships. CE support and professional development are fully encouraged. Practice Details and Team This practice features upgraded facilities with advanced diagnostics and treatment areas, including Digital X-ray, Dental X-ray, and five fully equipped exam rooms. It has recently undergone significant improvements in infrastructure, workflow, and client experience. The environment is inclusive and professional, with a culture built around quality care, team collaboration, and shared values. Team Size The hospital is staffed with multiple experienced DVMs and a strong team of veterinary technicians and support personnel. The environment is collegial, mentoring-focused, and growth-oriented. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a team-oriented veterinarian who shares the practice's values and is excited to help expand its services. Clinical confidence, adaptability, and a strong sense of community commitment are highly valued. Every candidate MUST be licensed to work in the state they are applying to work in or be in process of being licensed. They must hold the necessary degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA). This is just some of the information about the job and company, but there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company and so on. We want to assure you that Tempus Veterinary Recruitment are here to help and more than happy to get those questions answered for you. Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is here to make the recruiting process simple and stress free, we will work with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you want before formally making an application. Haven't worked with a recruiter before? Not a problem, key things we want to highlight. All communication is 100% private and confidential. Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for new roles We have roles that aren't being advertised, so even if you are actively applying the right role might not be available. What happens next section If you are interested in this position and / or interested to know what other positions we could offer, please either apply or request a call back. One of our expert recruiters will reach out, gather all the information we need to tailor our job search to your exact requirements and only send through openings that we believe make most of all of your wants. This might be 2 jobs or 200, but they will be worth looking at. #IHTVRB The Package Competitive Salary Competitive base salary plus production Up to $20k signing bonus Generous PTO Health/Vision/Dental insurance 401K with match CE Allowance Flexible schedule Coverage for licenses, dues, and memberships Employment Type: Full Time