Medical Director - Bellevue Animal Hospital (Bellevue, WA)
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starts at $150K+
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Job Description
Medical Director Veterinarian
Bellevue Animal Hospital | Bellevue, Washington
Small Animal General Practice | Leadership Opportunity
Build Your Veterinary Career with a Team That's Been Caring for Bellevue Pets for Generations!
Bellevue Animal Hospital is looking for a Medical Director to join our established, multi-doctor small animal practice in the heart of Bellevue, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians with 5+ years of clinical experience, and 3+ years of leadership experience preferred who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you are an experienced leader looking for a new opportunity, you'll find the support, autonomy, and resources needed to thrive.
Since 1955, we've been a trusted part of the Eastside community, caring for generations of dogs, cats, and the families who love them. Our approach combines high-quality veterinary medicine with genuine compassion, thoughtful communication, and individualized care. We believe great medicine starts with listening, building relationships, and treating every patient as an individual.
As Medical Director, you will partner with hospital leadership to guide medical standards, support team development, address client concerns, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Why Bellevue Animal Hospital?
An Established Practice with Deep Community Roots
For more than 70 years, Bellevue Animal Hospital has served pets and families throughout Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, and the surrounding Eastside communities. Our longstanding relationships are built on trust, compassionate care, and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions about their pets' health.
Collaborative, Multi-Doctor Medicine
Our veterinary team brings together doctors with diverse clinical backgrounds and interests. We value exchanging ideas, discussing cases, and learning from one another. You'll have the opportunity to practice alongside colleagues who appreciate teamwork, clinical curiosity, and a shared dedication to patient care.
A Broad and Rewarding Caseload
From puppy and kitten visits to complex medical workups, surgery, dentistry, and senior pet care, our practice offers the variety that makes small animal general practice so rewarding. We encourage our veterinarians to pursue their clinical interests while providing comprehensive, personalized care.
- Diagnostics and Services to Support Great Medicine
- Our hospital offers a broad range of veterinary services, including:
- Comprehensive wellness exams and preventive medicine
- Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
- Soft tissue surgery, including spay and neuter procedures
- Comprehensive dentistry, dental radiography, and oral surgery
- Digital radiography and ultrasound
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Dermatology and chronic disease management
- Acupuncture and laser therapy
- Senior pet care, pain management, and quality-of-life consultations
- International pet health certificates
Compensation & Benefits
We believe veterinarians do their best when they feel supported, valued, and able to build a sustainable career.
Compensation will be competitive and based on experience, clinical skills, and schedule. Specific salary information and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.
Life in Bellevue, Washington
Located just east of Seattle, Bellevue offers an exceptional combination of Pacific Northwest beauty, vibrant city living, and easy access to outdoor adventure.
With beautiful parks, waterfront recreation along Lake Washington, a thriving restaurant scene, and nearby hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, Bellevue is an ideal home for anyone who enjoys both city amenities and the outdoors.
Our central Bellevue location also makes the hospital accessible to veterinarians living throughout the Eastside, including Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Issaquah, and surrounding communities.
Join Bellevue Animal Hospital!
If you're looking for a Medical Director opportunity where you can practice excellent medicine, collaborate with talented colleagues, and build lasting relationships with pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.
At Bellevue Animal Hospital, you'll be joining a practice with a remarkable history, a broad range of clinical services, and a genuine commitment to compassionate veterinary care.
Apply today and discover what makes Bellevue Animal Hospital a special place to build your veterinary career!
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary for this opportunity starts at $150,000+ annually.
Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.
Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will guide medical standards, support team development, and foster a culture of safety and quality. They will also partner with hospital leadership to address client concerns and ensure the delivery of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5+ years of clinical experience and are preferred to have 3+ years of leadership experience. A professional veterinary degree is required to practice medicine in this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $185k (middle half $150k–$194k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 5 active | 106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
