Specialty DVM - Internal Medicine

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225K base + production

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Second Internal Medicine Specialist wanted at Timberline

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Internal Medicine Specialist who wants to expand and grow our Internal Medicine service at TVES. This role involves participating in hospital rounds, managing a combination of both inpatients and outpatients with complex medical problems, and working collaboratively with our referring veterinarians and the TVES team to provide exceptional veterinary medicine. The ideal candidate would be excited to be involved in the selection of the IM team and help further establish the service within our hospital. We are looking for an individual who loves to learn and is constantly challenging and changing practices based on new evidence. With additional specialty support, we hope to expand our ability to perform clinical trials at our facility, further train and support our VTS aspiring LVTs, and continuously improve on our in-hospital protocols.

Why you should work at TVES

  • Come work for the only locally owned, non-corporate emergency veterinary hospital in Seattle
  • The compensation for this role is a combination of a base salary $225,000 + service production
  • No negative accrual and no non-compete contracts
  • Work in a hospital that implements profit sharing with the staff to improve retention and engagement ‌
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

We pay 100% of our individual basic health insurance premiums for employees

Paid time off: Time off accrues at 0.06 hours per scheduled hour worked up to 40 hours per week. This is approximately 3.5 weeks of true paid time away from the hospital each year.

$3000 per year and an additional 4 days of PTO for continuing education. This money and time can be used for seminars, journals, books, or medical equipment and can be carried over for one year.

Payment for ACVIM, WSVMA, and AVMA dues

Payment for DEA and Washington State License

We have a stock appreciation rights plan which gives you direct ties to our hospital growth, equity and bonus potential.

No state income tax

Seattle is an incredible city to live in if you enjoy climbing, snow sports, hiking/backpacking, food and live music.

Check out our hospital at TVES. vet

Please send your CV and cover letter to Laura.Ahlgrim@tves.vet

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex medical problems for both inpatients and outpatients while participating in hospital rounds. Collaborate with referring veterinarians and the TVES team to expand and grow the Internal Medicine service.

Requirements

Requires a specialist in Internal Medicine (DVM) who is committed to evidence-based practice and continuous learning. The candidate should be capable of helping establish the IM service and supporting the training of VTS aspiring LVTs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Case ManagementInpatient CareOutpatient CareCollaborative Care

Internal Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 18 employers

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<$160k
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$160k-190k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

Sign-on bonus
95%
CME allowance
95% this job
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Relocation assistance
68%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

Veterinary Services
Seattle, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Service Production Bonus
Profit Sharing
401K with Company Match
Health Insurance (100% individual premium paid)
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (3.5 weeks)
CME Allowance ($3,000/year + 4 days PTO)