Urgent Care Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120K - $150K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Full-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian – Uptown Animal Hospital (Gig Harbor, WA) Join a compassionate, client-centered team where medicine, mentorship, and balance come first. Are you looking for a place where you can practice thoughtful, high-quality medicine with a supportive crew at your side? Uptown Animal Hospital in beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington is excited to welcome a full-time urgent care Veterinarian to our growing practice.
About Us We’re an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital known for our warm, educational approach and commitment to preventative care. Our experienced veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and compassionate support team work closely together in a respectful, low-drama environment. Our modern facility includes digital radiography, in-house lab, and a full surgical suite, giving you the tools to manage a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.
What We Offer Highly Competitive Compensation
Base salary $120,000–$150,000 plus monthly production with no negative accrual, and a generous sign-on bonus.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision with company HSA contribution; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; CE allowance; reimbursement for licenses and professional dues; uniform allowance, and more.
Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside dedicated LVTs and a caring support staff that values collaboration and professional growth. Professional Development: Ongoing mentorship and CE support to advance your clinical skills and career path.
Life in Gig Harbor, Washington Welcome to a charming waterfront community with stunning views, friendly neighborhoods, and no shortage of outdoor fun— boating, kayaking, hiking, and weekend markets included. Enjoy a small-town feel with quick access to Tacoma and Seattle for dining, arts, and entertainment. It’s that rare balance of peaceful living and urban convenience.
About Lakefield Veterinary Group Uptown Animal Hospital is part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned organization that supports each hospital’s unique culture while providing the resources of a larger group.
Lakefield prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and meaningful community impact —so you can build a long, happy career.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Welcoming, collaborative culture with true mentorship State-of-the-art facility and rewarding, diverse caseload Scenic location with year-round outdoor adventure Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and career flexibility Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow in a supportive, client-centered environment, we’d love to meet you. Contact Nikki Hanschu at nikki.hanschu@lakefieldvet.com or apply directly through Lakefield Careers.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent care and preventative medicine for small animals in a collaborative hospital setting. Manage a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases using modern diagnostic tools.
Requirements
Must be a qualified veterinarian capable of practicing thoughtful medicine in an AAHA-accredited environment. Passion for veterinary medicine and a commitment to a client-centered approach are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Urgent Care median $145k (middle half $135k–$155k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Washington | 9 active | 97 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 437 in the last 30 days | 302 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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$130k-$170kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
About Uptown Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
Benefits & Perks
Living in Gig Harbor
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $750k≈ 6.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,632/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.