Associate Equine Veterinarian

Job Description

Work-Life Balance Meets Professional Growth

Looking for a practice where you can build your career without sacrificing your life outside of work? Tacoma Equine Hospital has been serving Western Washington's equine community for over 50 years and is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our collaborative five-doctor team. Whether your passion is sports medicine, internal medicine, or reproduction , you'll have the support, equipment, and caseload to grow your skills while enjoying a schedule designed with work-life balance in mind.

What You'll Enjoy

• Four- or five-day work week
• Appointments scheduled Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Shared emergency rotation
• Dedicated veterinary assistant (1:1 doctor-to-assistant ratio)
• Company vehicle with fully stocked veterinary box
• Collaborative team that enjoys practicing great medicine together

Well-Equipped Practice


Our ambulatory and in-clinic practice offers a robust line of services including:

• Preventative care & dentistry
• Sports medicine, chiropractic and acupuncture
• Reproduction
• Elective field surgery
• Internal medicine
• 24/7 emergency services

This diverse caseload is supported by:

• Digital radiography, ultrasound, and video endoscopy (3.5 and 1.5 m)
• PowerFloat dentistry
• PulseVet shockwave, PRP, IRAP, and Pro-Stride therapies
• Cloud-based ezyVet software
• Dedicated front office staff

Why Tacoma?


Live where mountains, forests, beaches, and vibrant city life are all within easy reach. The South Puget Sound offers year-round outdoor recreation, excellent food, and an exceptional quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 per year. The final compensation offered may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, and internal equity considerations.
• Emergency fees paid to associate.
• Production bonus-eligible based on collections and eligibility criteria.
• Benefits for this role include paid time-off, sick leave, short term disability and CE; with options for health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Why Join Us?


We're a tight-knit, team-oriented group of professionals who truly enjoy working together. Our shared mission is simple: exceptional care for the horse (and donkeys and mules, too). If you want to join a practice with deep roots, forward momentum, and a strong sense of community - let's talk!


Ready to learn more? Contact McClure Jackson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io to start the conversation.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.