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Edgewood Veterinary Clinic
Milton, Washington

Veterinarian - Milton, WA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$160k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian at Edgewood Veterinary Clinic – Milton, WA

Looking for a place where your team feels like family, your voice is valued, and your career can truly grow? Edgewood Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to our close-knit, community-focused practice.

We’re proud of the positive, supportive culture we’ve built — many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a collaborative environment where mentorship, laughter, and great medicine go hand in hand.

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Supportive, long-term team culture that values kindness, collaboration, and work-life balance

DVMs and staff have an impressive 3–8 years of tenure, creating a knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely supportive team

A friendly, welcoming team culture where people enjoy working together — and it shows in how long our team members stay

The opportunity to practice the areas of veterinary medicine you enjoy most, with a team that actively supports doctors in utilizing and developing their skills

  • We’re open to adding new services based on the interests and skill set of an incoming DVM
  • 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays (typically every 4th)
  • Open to full-time or part-time veterinarians
  • Appointments-only or appointments + surgery schedules are both welcome
  • We welcome doctors who enjoy surgery or want support developing advanced surgical skills
  • A strong focus on work-life balance — our team makes it a priority to leave on time

Mentorship & Support for New Graduates

  • We are passionate about supporting new grads and helping them thrive. Our mentorship program includes:
  • Structured onboarding and orientation
  • One-on-one surgical training
  • Shadowing opportunities
  • Blocked appointment times for additional support and learning
  • New graduate discussion groups
  • An environment where questions are welcomed and encouraged

Dr. Lawrence, our Chief of Staff, has extensive experience mentoring veterinarians and genuinely enjoys helping new doctors build confidence and develop their skills

You’ll also have a team around you every day. Each DVM has a personal veterinary assistant for the day, along with 2–3 LVTs supporting appointments, procedures, and surgeries. Our team includes 4 LVTs, providing an experienced clinical support system you can rely on.

A Practice Designed to Support Your Day

  • We’re a busy practice with a strong appointment schedule, regularly booking out weeks in advance.
  • Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, unless there is a specific reason for additional time.

We also recognize that practicing good medicine requires time to catch up, communicate with clients, and finish the day without constantly feeling rushed. That’s why our schedule includes a 1.5-hour lunch break plus three additional 30-minute catch-up blocks throughout the day. Our doctors and staff value leaving on time, and we’ve built our schedule with that goal in mind.

Our Practice

Edgewood Veterinary Clinic is a full-service hospital committed to delivering high-quality, affordable care while building lasting relationships with pets and their families.

We Offer

  • Preventative, medical, surgical, and dental care
  • In-house laboratory + IDEXX reference lab access
  • Digital radiography
  • Established referral partnerships with Puget Sound specialists
  • Our approach centers on client education, prevention, and personalized care so every pet can live their healthiest life.

A True Community Practice

We’re more than a veterinary hospital — we’re part of the Milton community. Our clients are loyal, appreciative, and deeply connected to their pets. You’ll have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships while making a real impact locally.

We’re also intentional about making sure our team feels appreciated. Our hospital manager provides weekly snacks, and we enjoy regular team appreciation luncheons, a large annual Christmas party, and a team outing chosen by the staff themselves. Past outings have included Topgolf, haunted houses, and other activities selected by the team.

  • Life in Milton, WA
  • Milton offers peaceful suburban living surrounded by nature, yet it’s just:
  • 7 miles from Tacoma
  • 27 miles from Seattle

Enjoy local parks, coffee shops, restaurants, and unique attractions, like the Pacific Bonsai Museum, and nearby hiking and outdoor recreation. It’s the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city access.

Full-Time Benefits

  • ProSal compensation model with base salary range of $130,000–$160,000 (depending on experience and schedule)
  • Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
  • Signing bonus and/or relocation bonus
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual CE allowance
  • Professional dues coverage
  • Liability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

If you’re looking for a positive team culture, room to grow, strong clinical support, and a practice that truly values both your skills and your time outside of work, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to pets while building lasting relationships with clients. Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver preventative care and client education within a community-focused practice.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development. Candidates should be compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to practicing high-quality veterinary medicine.

Key Skills

DentistryTeam collaborationAnimal care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Milton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,153/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Edgewood Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Services
Norwell, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
Signing bonus and/or relocation bonus
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual CE allowance
Professional dues coverage
Liability insurance
Paid parental leave