Associate Veterinarian

Join a busy, collaborative hospital where you’ll have the support of an experienced veterinary team, access to urgent care and advanced medical cases, and the autonomy to practice high-quality medicine in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable cities. Small animal general practice and urgent care hospital in Seattle, Washington is seeking a Veterinarian to join its established team. This is a full-service companion animal hospital with a strong reputation in the local community and a long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. The practice combines wellness and preventive medicine with advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and medical case management, creating a varied caseload that keeps medicine interesting and rewarding. You’ll be joining a large team of experienced veterinarians supported by skilled technicians and support staff. Collaboration is a core part of the culture, with doctors regularly working together on challenging cases and drawing on a broad range of clinical experience across the hospital. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and focused on maintaining high standards of care while creating a positive experience for clients and patients. The hospital is well-equipped to manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases in-house, including urgent care appointments and hospitalized patients. Access to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and internal collaboration allows veterinarians to practice comprehensive medicine while maintaining a strong work-life balance. Key highlights • Established small animal hospital with a strong local reputation and high client trust • Large, collaborative veterinary team with experienced doctor support • Combination of general practice, urgent care, and advanced medical cases • Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities • Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and case continuity • Access to specialty consultation and clinical support resources • Strong technician and support staff infrastructure • Supportive leadership focused on professional growth and development • Clinical autonomy with the backing of a larger veterinary organization • Located in Seattle with easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural amenities About you • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree • Eligible for or currently holding a Washington veterinary license • Comfortable managing a variety of companion animal medical cases • Strong communication and client relationship-building skills • Collaborative approach to medicine and teamwork • Commitment to high standards of patient care • Interest in continued learning and professional development • Positive, adaptable, and team-focused mindset Benefits • Competitive base salary plus production bonus with no negative accrual • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with company match • Generous continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days • Professional liability insurance provided • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Paid parental leave • Access to mentorship and leadership development programs • Professional network of veterinary colleagues across multiple hospitals • Employee assistance and wellbeing resources