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Woodinville Animal Hospital
Woodinville, Washington

Associate Veterinarian - Thriving Practice, Pe

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Woodinville Animal Hospital | Woodinville, Washington

Thoughtful Medicine. Loyal Clients. A Pacific Northwest Lifestyle.

Woodinville Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our full-service companion animal hospital in Woodinville, Washington.

Established in 1978, Woodinville Animal Hospital has served generations of pets and families across Woodinville, Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, Duvall, Snohomish, Kenmore, Bellevue, and the surrounding Eastside communities. Our team is known for compassionate care, strong client communication, and comprehensive veterinary medicine that supports pets through every life stage.

This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys relationship-based general practice, values a supportive team, and wants to practice high-quality medicine in one of the most desirable communities in the Seattle metro area.

Why Woodinville Animal Hospital?

Woodinville Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal practice offering preventive care, dentistry, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, senior pet care, nutritional counseling, puppy and kitten care, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and pharmacy support.

Our doctors enjoy the variety and continuity that come with an established companion animal practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients, manage cases from wellness through advanced diagnostics, and provide thoughtful care tailored to each pet’s needs.

We are especially proud of our Fear-Free staff members and our commitment to helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and supported during their visits.

  • Practice Highlights
  • Established companion animal hospital serving the community since 1978
  • Full-service small animal general practice
  • Fear-Free staff members
  • Preventive medicine and wellness care
  • Puppy, kitten, adult, and senior pet care
  • General dentistry and oral health services
  • General surgery
  • Digital radiology
  • Pet ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Nutritional counseling
  • In-house medication and online store support
  • Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Strong referral options for after-hours emergency and urgent care
  • If you’re looking for a practice where you can provide comprehensive companion animal medicine without the demands of weekend hours, Woodinville Animal Hospital offers a rewarding balance of clinical variety, team support, and quality of life.
  • What Kind of Veterinarian Will Thrive Here?
  • You’ll do well here if you enjoy practicing thoughtful, relationship-centered medicine and helping clients make confident decisions about their pets’ care.

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Warm, approachable, and client-focused
  • Collaborative with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service team members
  • Interested in preventive care and lifelong patient relationships
  • Comfortable with routine medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery
  • Committed to clear communication and compassionate care
  • Curious, growth-minded, and open to continued learning
  • Excited to contribute to a positive, low-stress hospital culture

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian or an early-career doctor looking for steady mentorship and case collaboration, you’ll find a team that values both clinical quality and kindness.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your career, lifestyle, and long-term growth, including:

  • Competitive base salary plus production opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Continuing Education allowance
  • Professional dues and license reimbursement
  • DEA reimbursement
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Areas of Clinical Interest
  • We’d love to connect with veterinarians who enjoy or want to further develop skills in:
  • Small animal general practice
  • Companion animal medicine
  • Preventive care and wellness
  • Dentistry and oral health
  • General surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasound
  • Internal medicine
  • Senior pet care
  • Puppy and kitten care
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Client communication and education
  • Fear Free and low-stress handling

Long-term Case Management

  • Woodinville Animal Hospital is well-suited for a veterinarian who wants variety, continuity, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients over time.
  • What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
  • Active Washington veterinary license, or ability to obtain one
  • NAVLE completion
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Interest in continued learning and professional development

New Graduates Welcome

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We offer a supportive environment where early-career veterinarians can build confidence through mentorship, collaborative case discussions, and exposure to a wide range of general practice cases.

Life in Woodinville

Woodinville offers the best of Pacific Northwest living: wine country charm, outdoor access, excellent schools, and convenient proximity to Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and the greater Eastside.

Enjoy

  • More than 100 wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, and distilleries nearby
  • Trails, parks, cycling, hiking, and water recreation
  • Easy access to Seattle and Eastside tech corridors
  • A welcoming, pet-loving community
  • Beautiful neighborhoods and strong local amenities
  • Weekend access to mountains, lakes, and the Puget Sound
  • It’s an ideal place to build a meaningful veterinary career while enjoying the lifestyle that makes the Pacific Northwest so special.

Join Our Team

  • If you’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian role in Woodinville where quality medicine, client relationships, collaboration, and work-life balance matter, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Apply today and discover what makes Woodinville Animal Hospital a great place to grow 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 $126,000+ 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.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.

Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

  • Washington Pay Range
  • $130,000—$150,000 USD

Woodinville AH 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.

We are 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 us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive companion animal medicine including preventive care, surgery, and dentistry. Build long-term relationships with clients while managing cases from wellness through advanced diagnostics.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program. Must possess or be able to obtain an active Washington state veterinary license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Small animal medicineFear-free handling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$150kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$150k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington97 active3,167 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days523 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 15 employers
2
<$125k
1
$140k
10
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
76% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#2

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Vancouver, Washington

$122k-$196k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus production opportunities
Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Continuing Education allowance
Professional dues and license reimbursement
DEA reimbursement

Living in Woodinville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.08M≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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