Pays $130k-$160k — Veterinarian market median is ~$145k (41 jobs)
Veterinarian - Puyallup, WA
About the Role
Experienced veterinarian for surgery & dentistry. High-volume, fast-paced. Puyallup, WA.
Join Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinarian – Surgery & Dentistry Focus in Summit, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $160K
- ProSal compensation model
- Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Professional association dues
- Annual CE allowance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinarian – Surgery & Dentistry Focus.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will lead and grow dental services while performing a wide range of soft tissue surgical procedures. They will also manage complex medical cases and mentor support staff to maintain high standards of care.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian confident in performing soft tissue surgeries independently and proficient in dental extractions. Strong surgical skills and a collaborative approach to team-based medicine are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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