Associate Veterinarian - Established Practice, Excellent Location - Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital
About The Position
Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their established small animal practice in Edmonds, Washington. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, building lasting client relationships, and collaborating with an experienced medical team in a supportive environment. The practice is a 3-doctor team with a strong community reputation and a loyal client base, offering the support needed to focus on exceptional patient care. It welcomes both experienced veterinarians and early-career doctors seeking mentorship and professional growth. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning, with doctors working together to provide outstanding patient care and support each other through case discussions and shared knowledge. The environment encourages professional growth and allows veterinarians to practice evidence-based medicine while maintaining autonomy.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates).
- Active Washington veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date.
- Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Strong communication and client relationship skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in small animal general practice or companion animal medicine.
- Interest in soft tissue surgery and veterinary dentistry.
- Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics.
- Passion for preventive medicine and client education.
Responsibilities
- Practice high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Build lasting client relationships.
- Collaborate with an experienced medical team.
- Provide exceptional patient care.
- Participate in case discussions and share knowledge.
- Perform a diverse surgical and dental caseload including spays, neuters, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, splenectomies, cystotomies, eyelid procedures, enucleations, amputations, and advanced dental procedures.
- Utilize digital dental radiography.
- Handle urgent care and same-day medical appointments.
- Provide comprehensive companion animal medicine.
- Perform soft tissue surgery.
- Conduct advanced dentistry and dental radiography.
- Utilize in-house diagnostics.
- Work with an experienced support staff.
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Pursue individual clinical interests.
- Engage in preventive medicine and client education.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus production opportunities
- Sign-on bonus
- PTO and holidays
- Continuing Education allowance
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Professional development support
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
