Veterinarian - Rochester, WA
Listed compensation
$100k-$130k
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Job Description
Who We Are
Veterinarian – Keepers Animal Clinic | Rochester, WA
Keepers Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Associate Veterinarian to join our growing practice. We are proud to provide high-quality, personalized care in a supportive, collaborative environment where both patients and team members thrive.
Exciting Growth Opportunity
We are expanding into a brand-new, 4,000 sq. ft. facility in late June/early July—just 3 minutes from our current location. The new hospital will feature:
- Dedicated surgery suite and dental suite
- Spacious treatment area
- 6 exam rooms
- Comfortable team break room
- Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology to support high-quality medicine, including:
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental x-ray
- Therapeutic laser
About the Opportunity
- Flexible scheduling designed to support true work/life balance
- No weekends, no late nights, and no overnight shifts
Structured Schedule With
- Surgery days (typically starting at 8:00 AM)
- Appointment days (starting at 8:30 AM, closing at 5:45 PM)
- Collaborative and positive team culture that actively prioritizes a toxic-free workplace
- Strong support staff with a 1:2 doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio, including 3 LVTs
- Opportunity to see a consistent caseload (typically 15+ patients/day) while maintaining quality care
- Established relationships with community organizations, including CFA and senior services
- Flexibility to tailor your schedule and workflow to what works best for you
New graduates are welcome! We are committed to helping early-career veterinarians build confidence and develop their skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Mentorship and professional development tailored to your experience and individual goals, with a team that is always willing to collaborate, answer questions, and support your growth.
Our Culture
We emphasize a family-oriented culture where team members genuinely support one another. We are intentional about fostering a positive environment, continuously improving as individuals and as a team, and ensuring our clinic remains a place where people enjoy coming to work.
What's in It for You
What We Offer
- ProSal compensation model with a base salary of $100,000 – $130,000 annually
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support
- Licensing and dues coverage
- AI software for SOAP
…and more
If you’re looking for a rewarding veterinary role in a supportive, forward-growing practice—with a brand-new facility and a team that truly values balance and culture—we’d love to connect.
Where We Are
- Why Rochester / Grand Mound, WA?
- Located in the peaceful Rochester/Grand Mound area, our clinic offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and accessibility:
- Just a short drive to Olympia and easy access to I-5
- About an hour from both Seattle and Portland
- Surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest—hiking, rivers, and outdoor recreation nearby
- Close to destinations like Mount Rainier National Park and the Washington Coast
- Local attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound and Centralia Outlets
- Friendly, growing community with a welcoming, small-town feel
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, personalized veterinary care to patients in a collaborative clinical environment. Perform surgeries, dental procedures, and routine appointments while maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, with new graduates encouraged to apply. The role requires a compassionate, team-oriented approach to medicine and a commitment to professional growth.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Washington, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (58 salary observations; 228 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.3 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $140k–$155k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $140k median in Washington | $140k nationally (about the same)58 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 112 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,267 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vet Cor | #7 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Rochester, WA at Vet Cor a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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