Associate Veterinarian - Broadway Veterinary Hospital - Seattle, WA

WellHaven Pet Health•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Broadway Veterinary Hospital, an AAHA-accredited hospital in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, is seeking a passionate, dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join its growing team. The hospital has served the community since 1986 and emphasizes high-quality veterinary care, teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or at an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available. The Associate DVM is responsible for the quality of veterinary care, client service, employee well-being, and productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager provide leadership to support the hospital’s environment, medical quality, and business performance. The role involves practicing veterinary medicine in accordance with applicable laws and company standards, maintaining accurate records, communicating with clients, contributing to community and hospital initiatives, and supporting and training staff. New graduates may gain experience in some leadership and compliance responsibilities over time. The hospital environment may include limited space, pet-waste odors, and noise from barking. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The listed salary range is $120,000–$160,000 plus production. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available to ask about.

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 or states where employed to work for WellHaven.
Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
Maintain current veterinary knowledge through 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 medical services.
Set priorities effectively and remain action-oriented.
Work calmly and resiliently in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Learn new computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
Demonstrate a high level of accountability.
Communicate and organize effectively when interacting with the veterinary team and clients.
Meet the role’s physical and sensory requirements, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, lifting 50 or more pounds, and using vision and hand dexterity for equipment and computer tasks.

Nice To Haves

Current USDA Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional medical services.
Support a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and contribute to business performance.
Follow WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees in support of practice goals.
Collaborate with the Principal Doctor on development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, controlled-substance laws, the WellHaven Code of Ethics, and applicable requirements.
Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts 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 staff as required.
Deliver professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; adapt communication to individual client needs and resolve complaints as appropriate.
Lead and guide the team in meeting safety standards and regulations set by the DEA and OSHA; meet OSHA requirements in company policies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
No non-compete agreements.
Leadership opportunities.
Up to 200 hours of PTO, including holidays, continuing education, and sick time.
Comprehensive health coverage and a generous HSA contribution.
Continuing education allowance that flexes with the employee’s interests.
Pet wellness plans.
Scrub allowance.
Sign-on bonus (prospective candidates are invited to ask about it).
Relocation assistance (prospective candidates are invited to ask about it).