Equine Veterinarian

Description

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Equine Veterinarian to join our team in Snohomish, WA.

Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus and a Retention Bonus of up to $25,000 over 3 years!

Ambulatory Freedom, Specialist Backup

About You

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.

We are looking for an ambulatory doctor who wants to serve an amazing community with a specialist team standing behind every case. A genuine interest in all aspects of equine medicine, providing high-quality care, and a passion for educating clients as well as a passion for surgery, dentistry, and building “year after year” relationships with our community.

A passion for surgery, dentistry, and building “year after year” relationships with our community.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

About Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital (PVH) is a multi-species animal practice located in Snohomish, Washington, providing high-quality, dedicated care for every patient. Since 1963, we’ve provided a full service, multi-species practice. With more than 20 doctors on our team and a staff of 75+, we provide professional veterinary care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital offers primary care and 24/7 emergency services for horses, serving as the primary specialty referral center in the region with board-certified internal medicine and surgery specialists. Located in Snohomish, Washington, Pilchuck is committed to offering comprehensive medical care for horses in the Puget Sound region.

Serving Snohomish, Arlington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Sultan, Tulalip, Duvall, Everett, Carnation, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Smokey Point, Mill Creek, Brier, Bothell, Edmonds, Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Clearview, Stanwood

• 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
• 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.

Bring your dog to work at our daycare!

At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. Click here to learn more.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply today, or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $110,000 - $130,000 a year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• At least 1-2 years of equine experience in practice, ideally ambulatory or field-based

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• Relocation Assistance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.