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Lakefield Veterinary Group
Gig Harbor, Washington

Veterinary Cardiologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$275k

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Job Description

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome a Boarded Veterinary Cardiologist to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital on the Olympic Peninsula. PSVS 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 Gig Harbor/Tacoma area. Our specialties include Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Internal Medicine. 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 have daily case rounds each morning to provide an opportunity for continuous learning as well as regular continuing education offerings.

The support staff are highly trained and enthusiastic about continuing education as well. This position offers clinicians a unique opportunity to work in a growing, well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility, side-by-side with a skilled group of specialists and ER colleagues. It’s a tremendous environment to continue learning and growing!

Benefits

No negative accrual and Minimal Non-compete!

Welcome Bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off 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!

For additional information about Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency visit us at pugetsoundvetspecialists.com Apply via email: Ashleigh Peters at apeters@lakefieldvet.com Compensation Range $250,000 — $275,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Cardiologist will provide specialized referral and emergency services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. The role involves managing complex cases, participating in daily case rounds, and contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be a Boarded Veterinary Cardiologist who is collaborative and self-motivated. A commitment to excellence in medicine and community outreach is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Veterinary cardiologyEmergency medicineCritical careCollaborationCase managementClinical rounds

Cardiology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$263k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $245k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$263k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,424 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$757k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,844/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Welcome Bonus
CE Allowance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Licensure
PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance