Veterinary Surgeon
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Bellevue Emergency Veterinary & Specialty is looking to welcome a full-time board-certified or residency trained veterinarian to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. BVES places a high value on its employees and provides an environment that is supportive and culture focused.
We strive for excellence in medicine and patient care. We provide referral and emergency services to much of the Bellevue/Seattle area. Our specialists include 1 surgeon, 2 internists, 2 medical oncologists, 1 cardiologist, 2 part time radiologists and an in-house clinical pathologist.
The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to achieve a busy and varied soft tissue and orthopedic caseload. Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture.
We offer a fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography, advanced CT imaging, ultrasound, and endoscopy services. We have daily case rounds, regular continuing education offerings, and additional training opportunities to foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes learning and development.
Benefits
No negative accrual Welcome bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off Short-term and long-term disability coverage Health insurance with employer paid HSA contribution annually Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Short term and long-term disability coverage And much more!
Range $250,000 — $350,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
The Veterinary Surgeon will provide high-quality emergency and specialty medical care to patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Responsibilities include managing a varied soft tissue and orthopedic caseload while participating in daily case rounds and community outreach.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or residency-trained veterinarians. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to maintaining an outstanding hospital culture.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$155k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$280k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in Washington | 178 active | 4,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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