Veterinarian - Olympia, WA
Listed compensation
$120,000 - $140,000
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Who we are
- South Bay Veterinary Hospital | Olympia, WA
- Join a Team That Loves What They Do
South Bay Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate, collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our established and growing practice in beautiful Olympia, Washington.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate looking for strong mentorship, you'll find a supportive team that values high-quality medicine, work-life balance, and a positive hospital culture.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Established, full-service small animal practice serving the Olympia community since 2003
- Collaborative team of experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff
State-of-the-art equipment, including
- Digital radiography
- In-house laboratory
- Fully equipped surgical suite
- Dental suite
- Onsite pharmacy
Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures, with hands-on training available for any DVM interested in learning minimally invasive surgery
- Wide variety of medical, surgical, wellness, and preventive care cases
- Opportunity to develop special interests and grow professionally
- Strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and exceptional client service
- Modern facility with loyal, appreciative clients
What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in Washington
- Compassionate and client-focused communicator
- Team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- New graduates are encouraged to apply—mentorship is available
- Join Our Team!
If you're looking for a practice where you can build lasting client relationships, practice excellent medicine, and enjoy an outstanding quality of life, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why South Bay Veterinary Hospital is a great place to build your veterinary career.
What's in it for you
- Benefits & Compensation
- Prosal compensation model with a base salary of $120,000 - $140,000 (depending on schedule & experience)
- Production bonus with no negative accrual
- Signing bonus/relocation available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off + sick time
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days off
- Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Employee pet care discounts
- Apply today - we can't wait to meet you!
Where we are
Love Where You Live – Olympia, Washington
Olympia offers an incredible Pacific Northwest lifestyle with easy access to both outdoor adventure and city amenities.
Enjoy
- Waterfront living on Puget Sound
- Hiking, kayaking, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation
- Mount Rainier National Park within easy driving distance
- Vibrant downtown with local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, and arts
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Convenient access to Seattle and Portland while enjoying a lower-stress lifestyle
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, wellness, and preventive care for small animal patients. Build lasting client relationships and collaborate with a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree and be eligible for licensure in Washington. Candidates should be compassionate, team-oriented, and focused on high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Washington, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$131k (18 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score
- Includes call
Living in Olympia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $523k
- Typical market rent
- $2,005/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.7
- 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 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.