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Cedar River Animal Hospital
Renton, Washington

Veterinarian - Renton, WA

VeterinarianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

Practice With Heart. Care With Purpose.

Cedar River Animal Hospital in Renton, WA is seeking a compassionate, skilled Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, community-focused team. If you’re looking for a practice where you can focus on excellent medicine, build meaningful client relationships, and still have a life outside the clinic, you’ll feel right at home here.

At Cedar River, high-quality, personable care isn’t just a tagline - it’s who we are. We’re a full-service hospital with a loyal client base and the tools to practice advanced, rewarding medicine every day, including:

  • Laparoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
  • Class IV laser therapy
  • MediVet stem cell therapy
  • PRP therapy

…and other modern tools you’ll genuinely enjoy using

Why You’ll Love Practicing Here

  • A devoted client base that truly values and trusts our veterinarians (and leaves glowing Google reviews to prove it)
  • A fun, laid-back, tight-knit team that supports one another
  • A family-friendly environment—we understand real life and real schedules
  • A genuine commitment to work/life balance—your time off stays yours
  • The opportunity to focus on patient care without administrative burdens

What's in It for You

  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary plus production (total compensation typically $80,000–$100,000, DOE)
  • Generous signing bonus available!
  • Additional benefits and perks...

If you’re looking for a practice where you can do great medicine, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to connect. Apply here today or submit your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com

Where We Are

About Renton, WA

Located just 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Renton sits along Lake Washington at the mouth of the Cedar River, offering easy access to: water, trails, and scenic outdoor spaces. Known as the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and home to Washington’s first IKEA, Renton blends history, culture, and convenience.

Enjoy a vibrant historic downtown, miles of biking and walking trails, lake activities, and proximity to major employers like Boeing, Paccar, and Kaiser Permanente. Whether you love staying active or keeping things low-key, Renton offers a little of everything.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to patients and build meaningful relationships with clients. Perform advanced surgical procedures and utilize modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Requirements

Candidates must be skilled and compassionate veterinarians capable of practicing advanced medicine. The role requires a commitment to community-focused care and the ability to work within a team environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSoft tissue surgeryClient relations

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$100kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$155k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington123 active3,401 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment170 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,393 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 18 employers
15
<$155k
2
$155k-170k
9
$170k-185k
4
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 18 employers
CME allowance
84%
Sign-on bonus
81% this job
401k / retirement match
75%
Relocation assistance
63%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - New York, NY

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital · New York, New York

$160k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

$122k-$196k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cedar River Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Renton, Washington

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus production
Generous signing bonus available
Additional benefits and perks

Living in Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$669k≈ 8.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 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.