Veterinary Surgeon
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$155k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$280k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in Washington | 178 active | 4,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington 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 |
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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