Emergency Veterinarian

Do you enjoy leading a team of highly skilled assistants and technicians? Do you enjoy managing diverse and complex cases ranging from preventative care to chronic conditions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If YES, then we’d love to meet you and introduce you to all that Sumner Veterinary Hospital has to offer.

Sumner Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited state-of-the-art Regional Medical Facility that supports the entire South Puget Sound Region. Our General Practice team is rapidly growing, and we are looking for talented veterinarians to join our team. While we are a full-service facility including ER and Urgent Care, this position focuses on our daytime GP role. We are looking for a doctor that can work a 3 or 4-day schedule with one weekend day on a rotating basis.

Our team consists of 16 doctors and over 100 support staff who are committed to providing the highest standard of care and service to our clients and patients. Our veterinary team experiences a diverse caseload and has great working relationships with local specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma area.

As a team, we are committed to creating a culture of continuing education and collaboration. Each of our veterinarians has varying interests and passions that help enhance the knowledge and collaboration during the day-to-day consulting of cases.

Due to our large doctor team and culture of collaboration, Sumner Veterinary Hospital can offer mentorship to newer doctors beginning their careers or wishing to elevate them. Our doctors enjoy flexible scheduling and ample time off to experience all the entertainment & recreational opportunities that Western Washington provides. Time off for travel or continuing education is readily available to further enhance a positive work-life balance.

Facility Features:

• Entire facility is currently going through an expansion. We have doubled the size of our medical space. We have 13 exam rooms. Two dedicated treatment areas, one of General Practice & one for Emergency & Critical Care. There are feline-friendly areas throughout the entire hospital.
• We are constantly updating and adding new equipment & diagnostic tools to provide the best care possible. You will have access to Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, Endoscopy, multiple oxygen cages, pumps, full in-house Idexx lab, and more.
• Two surgery suites
• Full ICU & Isolation areas for both canines & felines
• In-house rehabilitation center, Alternative Medicine & General Practice Doctor for long-term care treatment plans

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with monthly production bonuses

• Bonus potential and opportunities unique to your passion, interest, or performance

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health care, dental coverage, 401k match & more

• Annual Continue Education (additional time off and stipend provided annually)

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Scheduling

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

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

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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 easyhiring.pro. 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.