Veterinarian - Lakewood, WA

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian – The Pet Doctor in Lakewood, WA

Are you a veterinarian looking for the next step in your career? Do you value team culture and a positive working environment? Look no further than The Pet Doctor in Lakewood, WA! Our busy practice is looking to add an Associate Veterinarian interested in being part of the BEST vet team in the community.

When we opened our doors in 1973, our mission was simple: to give every animal the chance to have a happy and healthy life. Everyone on our staff has a deep love for animals and is committed to providing high-quality service and care.

What Makes Us The Best?

• We are a family-oriented practice that values work/life balance – no weekends!!
• Our culture provides an environment supportive of mental health & employee well-being
• Team tenure averages 13 years - we love working here & it shows!
• We never stop looking and investing in new ways we can best care for our patients and community

We have in-house Idexx lab work available, a diagnostic ultrasound machine, a new ultrasonic dental scaler and digital dental X-ray, a new DR X-ray system, a new TCI scope and Class IV laser coming Q1 of 2024

Location can’t be beat – minutes to JBLM, 45 minutes to Seattle, 1.5 hours to the ocean, 2 hours to Mt. Rainier and 2.5 hours to Portland

• Our veterinarians are collaborative to provide the best care for our patients
• We have a Reproductive Veterinarian who enjoys sharing her knowledge and offers advanced Reproductive medicine
• A new veterinarian will have an instant clientele

About Lakewood, WA

Lakewood is the second-largest city in Pierce County, is located between Seattle and Olympia along the I-5 corridor, and borders Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Camp Murray, and Tacoma.

Ours is one of the most culturally diverse populations in Washington, with influences from Korean, Vietnamese, Latino, and other cultures.

Lakewood has many places to eat and drink, including Hess Bakery, Long Beach Cafe, Tacoma Szechuan, and Mastrogiannis Distillery.

We are very proud of our award-winning schools and community colleges - they are the pride of our city.

Full Time Benefits Include (30+Hrs/week)

Prosal compensation model with a base salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 annually (based on experience and hours/week)

• Production bonus
• Signing or relocation bonus
• Medical benefits (including health, dental and vision)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• CE allowance + CE days off
• Vacation + sick days
• Professional organization dues reimbursed

Liability Coverage

Our practice has a positive, well-being-focused culture that we’d love to tell you about. Get the conversation started by applying today!