Veterinary Ophthalmologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225k-$275k

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Job Description

Bellevue Emergency Veterinary & Specialty (BVES) is looking to welcome a full-time board-certified or board eligible Ophthalmologist 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 specialties include 2 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 3 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 manage all your cases to the highest standard. 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 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

Highly competitive compensation with 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 $225,000 — $275,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Ophthalmologist will provide specialized medical and surgical care to patients within a collaborative specialty and emergency hospital environment. The role involves managing complex cases, participating in daily rounds, and engaging in community outreach to promote hospital excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologists with a strong commitment to high-standard patient care. The ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, and dedicated to fostering a positive and learning-oriented hospital culture.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary ophthalmologyEmergency medicineClinical pathologyDiagnostic imagingSurgeryInternal medicineCollaborationSelf-motivationHospital culture development

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 ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $234k 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, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,528 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$225k–$275kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$150k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$234k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington98 active3,142 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,011 in the last 30 days513 the 30 days before (+97%)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 (4,528 Veterinary listings), 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 ~$250k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$155k
2
$155k-170k
5
$170k-185k
1
$196k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
Sign-on bonus
94% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
Relocation assistance
88%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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MSD · Upper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania

$232k-$365k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

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$140k-$200k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

$122k-$196k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty logo

About Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty

Veterinary Services
Bellevue, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive compensation with 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

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.23M≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.