Associate Veterinarian - Hadlock Veterinary Clinic
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Outdoor Paradise + Modern Clinic | Port Hadlock, WA
Love outdoor adventure and collaborative medicine? Hadlock Veterinary Clinic is a state-of-the-art small animal hospital nestled between the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound — and we’re ready to welcome a full-time veterinarian to our growing team.
About Us
- Full-service small animal practice with digital x-ray (including dental), ultrasound, and therapeutic laser
- Separate dental and surgical suites with paperless records
- Fear Free approach and currently undergoing clinic expansion
- Strong mentorship culture with experienced DVMs and team collaboration
What You’ll Do
- Provide wellness, medical, and surgical care for companion animals
- Deliver care in a Fear Free, client-focused environment
Job Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Washington
- Compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented
- Open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Up to $150,000 plus production
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
- In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a veterinarian in Washington. The clinic welcomes new graduates and experienced veterinarians who are compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $125k–$286k)152 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 95 active | 3,164 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 960 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% 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.
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Benefits & Perks
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$160k-$180kVeterinarian
$160k-$180kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Port Hadlock
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $482k≈ 3.2× annual pay
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.