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Rochester, Washington

Veterinarian - Rochester, WA

Veterinarian 9.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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 medicineDentistryPatient careClinical diagnosticsTeam collaborationSOAP documentation

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.3 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$130kVeterinary 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 powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington112 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,267 in the last 30 days492 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$150k
10
$150k
2
$160k
5
$170k
1
$196k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
CME allowance
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
86% this job
Relocation assistance
82%
401k / retirement match
73% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$122k-$196k
#2

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#3

Veterinarian - Gig Harbor, WA

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Continuing Education Allowance
Licensing and Dues Coverage
Quarterly Production Bonus

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$508k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,161/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.