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Bellevue Animal Hospital
Bellevue, Washington

Medical Director - Bellevue Animal Hospital (Bellevue, WA)

Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $150K+

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Job Description

Medical Director Veterinarian

Bellevue Animal Hospital | Bellevue, Washington

Small Animal General Practice | Leadership Opportunity

Build Your Veterinary Career with a Team That's Been Caring for Bellevue Pets for Generations!

Bellevue Animal Hospital is looking for a Medical Director to join our established, multi-doctor small animal practice in the heart of Bellevue, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians with 5+ years of clinical experience, and 3+ years of leadership experience preferred who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you are an experienced leader looking for a new opportunity, you'll find the support, autonomy, and resources needed to thrive.

Since 1955, we've been a trusted part of the Eastside community, caring for generations of dogs, cats, and the families who love them. Our approach combines high-quality veterinary medicine with genuine compassion, thoughtful communication, and individualized care. We believe great medicine starts with listening, building relationships, and treating every patient as an individual.

As Medical Director, you will partner with hospital leadership to guide medical standards, support team development, address client concerns, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Bellevue Animal Hospital?

An Established Practice with Deep Community Roots

For more than 70 years, Bellevue Animal Hospital has served pets and families throughout Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, and the surrounding Eastside communities. Our longstanding relationships are built on trust, compassionate care, and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions about their pets' health.

Collaborative, Multi-Doctor Medicine

Our veterinary team brings together doctors with diverse clinical backgrounds and interests. We value exchanging ideas, discussing cases, and learning from one another. You'll have the opportunity to practice alongside colleagues who appreciate teamwork, clinical curiosity, and a shared dedication to patient care.

A Broad and Rewarding Caseload

From puppy and kitten visits to complex medical workups, surgery, dentistry, and senior pet care, our practice offers the variety that makes small animal general practice so rewarding. We encourage our veterinarians to pursue their clinical interests while providing comprehensive, personalized care.

  • Diagnostics and Services to Support Great Medicine
  • Our hospital offers a broad range of veterinary services, including:
  • Comprehensive wellness exams and preventive medicine
  • Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
  • Soft tissue surgery, including spay and neuter procedures
  • Comprehensive dentistry, dental radiography, and oral surgery
  • Digital radiography and ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Dermatology and chronic disease management
  • Acupuncture and laser therapy
  • Senior pet care, pain management, and quality-of-life consultations
  • International pet health certificates

Compensation & Benefits

We believe veterinarians do their best when they feel supported, valued, and able to build a sustainable career.

Compensation will be competitive and based on experience, clinical skills, and schedule. Specific salary information and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

Life in Bellevue, Washington

Located just east of Seattle, Bellevue offers an exceptional combination of Pacific Northwest beauty, vibrant city living, and easy access to outdoor adventure.

With beautiful parks, waterfront recreation along Lake Washington, a thriving restaurant scene, and nearby hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, Bellevue is an ideal home for anyone who enjoys both city amenities and the outdoors.

Our central Bellevue location also makes the hospital accessible to veterinarians living throughout the Eastside, including Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Issaquah, and surrounding communities.

Join Bellevue Animal Hospital!

If you're looking for a Medical Director opportunity where you can practice excellent medicine, collaborate with talented colleagues, and build lasting relationships with pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.

At Bellevue Animal Hospital, you'll be joining a practice with a remarkable history, a broad range of clinical services, and a genuine commitment to compassionate veterinary care.

Apply today and discover what makes Bellevue Animal Hospital a special place to build your veterinary career!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary for this opportunity starts at $150,000+ annually.

Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Bellevue Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will guide medical standards, support team development, and foster a culture of safety and quality. They will also partner with hospital leadership to address client concerns and ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of clinical experience and are preferred to have 3+ years of leadership experience. A professional degree in veterinary medicine is required to practice in this role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client communication

Veterinary Medicine — Physician 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).

Veterinary Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$185k)53 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington5 active106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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.

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bellevue Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Bellevue, Washington

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Vacation
Sick leave
401(k)

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.23M≈ 8.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo≈ 22% 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.