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Lakefield Veterinary Group
Gig Harbor, Washington

Veterinary Surgeon

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$350k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Washington voids non-competes for workers earning under an annually-adjusted threshold (~$120k); above it they must be reasonable and disclosed before acceptance. Many physicians exceed the threshold, so focus on narrowing scope and duration. Educational summary, not legal advice — confirm with a licensed attorney. Review a contract

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Job Description

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome a second Veterinary Surgeon to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital on the Olympic Peninsula. PSVS places a high value on its employees and provides an environment that is supportive and culture focused.

We strive for excellence in medicine and patient care. We provide referral and emergency services to much of the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area. Our specialties include Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Internal Medicine. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.

Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture. We have daily case rounds each morning to provide an opportunity for continuous learning as well as regular continuing education offerings.

The support staff are highly trained and enthusiastic about continuing education as well. This position offers clinicians a unique opportunity to work in a growing, well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility, side-by-side with a skilled group of specialists and ER colleagues. It’s a tremendous environment to continue learning and growing!

Benefits

No negative accrual and Minimal Non-compete! Welcome Bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off Health insurance with employer paid HSA contribution annually Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Short term and long-term disability coverage And much more!

Range $250,000 — $350,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Surgeon will provide high-standard surgical, emergency, and specialty care to patients in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area. The role involves collaborating with a team of specialists and ER colleagues while participating in daily case rounds and community outreach.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and self-motivated professional capable of maintaining an outstanding hospital culture. The role requires a commitment to excellence in medicine and a willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Veterinary surgeryEmergency medicineCritical careCollaborationClinical roundsSpecialty medicine

Veterinary Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$350kVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$155k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$280k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All veterinarian listings in Washington178 active4,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties)+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Washington figures use all veterinarians: too few Washington Veterinary Surgery postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 15 employers
13
<$165k
9
$165k-180k
3
$185k
2
$195k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
79% this job
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Relocation assistance
61%

✓ This job: limited non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - New York, NY

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital · New York, New York

$160k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

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$122k-$196k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,505 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No negative accrual
Minimal non-compete
Welcome bonus
Generous CE allowance
Flexible work schedule
Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage
DEA license
Washington State licensing

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$750k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,632/mo≈ 13% 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.