Part Time Associate Veterinarian wanted in beautiful WA hospital | No Neg. Accrual | Wonderful team culture | Well being prioritized!
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Job Description
The world has changed, so we've reimagined what it looks like to be a part-time veterinarian.
Pet Townsend Veterinary Clinic, located on the scenic Olympic Peninsula in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! We are a well-established practice providing comprehensive veterinary services including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, and in-house laboratory capabilities.
Our Location
Port Townsend is a coastal gem known for its Victorian architecture, maritime heritage, and vibrant arts community. Living here means access to sailing, kayaking, and whale watching in the Puget Sound, plus world-class hiking and camping in Olympic National Park just a short drive away.
The town also offers excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and a close-knit community atmosphere. It’s an ideal place to build both a career and a fulfilling life in one of the most picturesque corners of Washington State.
Our Culture
At Pet Townsend, we pride ourselves on being more than just a veterinary clinic — we are part of the community. Our team is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply invested in the health and happiness of pets and their families. We foster an environment where veterinarians can practice high-quality medicine while also building meaningful client relationships. You’ll find a supportive workplace where respect, communication, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.
Suveto Hospital Network
At Suveto, we’re on a mission. We’re here to empower vets like you (yes, you) to take ownership of the profession for a better veterinary future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary services including preventive care, surgery, and dentistry. Build meaningful relationships with clients while practicing high-quality medicine within a collaborative team.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing clinical procedures and utilizing in-house laboratory and radiology tools. A commitment to compassionate care and teamwork is essential.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$150k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 112 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Associate Veterinarian wanted in beautiful WA hospital | No Neg. Accrual | Wonderful team culture | Well being prioritized! at Suveto a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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