Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – Urgent Care/GP – Poulsbo Animal Clinic, Poulsbo, WA

Western Veterinary Partners • Poulsbo, WA

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Poulsbo Animal Hospital is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join their growing team in a unique part-time Small Animal General Practice and Urgent Care role. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to help expand and refine an already-successful urgent care service while continuing to practice high-quality companion animal medicine. Working closely with the Medical Director, Dr. Craig Adams, the veterinarian will have the autonomy to help design the future of their urgent care offerings while enjoying the support of an experienced, collaborative veterinary team. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety, problem-solving, and fast pace of urgent care medicine while also appreciating the continuity of care and client relationships that come with general practice. Whether your background is rooted in companion animal general practice, urgent care, or a combination of both, you'll find an opportunity here to practice at the top of your abilities while helping shape a growing service line.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (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 interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-doctor practice environment.
• Passion for companion animal medicine and client service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Small Animal General Practice.
• Experience managing Urgent Care or Same-Day Care cases.
• Interest in surgery, diagnostics, and internal medicine.
• Confidence managing a broad range of medical presentations.
• Desire to help expand and develop urgent care services.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care and same-day sick visits.
• Practice high-quality companion animal medicine.
• Help expand and refine the urgent care service.
• Design the future of urgent care offerings.
• Practice general practice medicine, including preventive care and wellness.
• Perform internal medicine diagnostics and treatments.
• Conduct soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
• Perform dentistry procedures.
• Utilize diagnostic imaging.
• Conduct in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Educate clients on preventive health planning.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Quarterly production with no negative accrual
• Generous sign-on and/or relocation assistance
• Continuing Education allowance plus paid CE days
• Professional dues and PLIT coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Collaborative mentorship and leadership support
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid sick leave
• Health emergency leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree