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Lakefield Veterinary Group
Gig Harbor, Washington

Veterinary Neurologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome a second Veterinary Neurologist 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 that includes a Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT and a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI, along 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

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Neurologist will provide specialized referral and emergency services while collaborating with a team of specialists. The role involves managing complex cases, participating in daily morning rounds, and contributing to hospital culture and community outreach.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and self-motivated professional with expertise in veterinary neurology. They must be committed to excellence in patient care and willing to engage in continuous learning and community outreach.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical medicineEmergency medicineCase managementCollaborationSelf-motivationHospital culture development

Neurology Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Dental and Vision insurance

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$757k
Typical market rent
$2,844/mo
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.

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