Associate Veterinarian - Spring Glen Veterinary Hospital - Renton, WA

WellHaven Pet Health • Renton, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spring Glen Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate DVM to provide high-quality veterinary care and client service while supporting employee well-being and the productivity of the medical team. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited community practice in Renton, Washington, serving canine and feline patients. The Associate DVM works with the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager to support the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance.

The role includes practicing veterinary medicine in accordance with applicable laws, professional ethics, and WellHaven policies; maintaining thorough medical records; communicating with clients; supporting staff training; and contributing to community events and hospital projects. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is unavailable.

Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The hospital environment may include limited space, pet-waste odors, barking, and exposure to animals that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near X-ray equipment, and prescription medications, including controlled substances. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and lifting more than 50 pounds. Salary is $80,000–$120,000 plus production. Sign-on bonus and relocation support are mentioned as items to ask about. WellHaven describes its support as focused on personal growth, practice support, and life balance.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board license.
• On the first day of employment, be in good standing with the state(s) where employed to work for WellHaven.
• Uphold integrity and ethics in actions and behaviors.
• Maintain current veterinary knowledge through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve skills.
• Demonstrate motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide consistent, high-quality care and safe, exceptional medical services.
• Set priorities, remain action-oriented, and work calmly and resiliently in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability.
• Meet the physical requirements of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and lifting more than 50 pounds.
• Have the coordination, dexterity, and vision needed to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information.

Nice To Haves

• Current USDA Accreditation.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices; new graduates may gain experience over time in medical training and safety leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional medical services.
• Help maintain a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and support hospital business performance.
• Follow WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees in prioritizing practice goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
• Practice in compliance with applicable veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws, the WellHaven Code of Ethics, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts for all patients and meet hospital quality-control standards.
• Communicate comprehensively with clients in person, by phone, and by email as needed.
• Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being.
• Provide medical training to support staff and train, lead, or manage support staff as required.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; communicate and organize effectively with clients and the veterinary team.
• Adapt to individual clients and their needs and resolve customer complaints as appropriate.
• Lead and guide the team in meeting hospital safety standards and DEA and OSHA regulations; meet OSHA requirements in company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package; details are provided through WellHaven’s benefits page.
• Sign-on bonus (ask about availability).
• Relocation support (ask about availability).
• WellHaven describes a focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree