Veterinarian - Milton, WA
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 of LVTs and assistants to manage appointments and surgical procedures effectively.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified veterinarian with a passion for clinical excellence and a desire to work in a collaborative, community-focused environment. New graduates are welcome to apply and will receive structured mentorship and surgical training.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $132k–$155k)27 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 | ~$136k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 107 active | 3,330 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 59% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)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 |
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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