Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Listed compensation
$225k-$275k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Bellevue Emergency Veterinary & Specialty (BVES) is looking to welcome a full-time board-certified or board eligible Ophthalmologist to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. BVES 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 Bellevue/Seattle area. Our specialties include 2 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 3 Medical Oncologists, 1 Cardiologist, 2 part time Radiologists and an in-house Clinical Pathologist.
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 offer a fully equipped diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography, advanced CT imaging, ultrasound, and endoscopy services. We have daily case rounds, regular continuing education offerings, and additional training opportunities to foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes learning and development.
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation with no negative accrual Welcome Bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off Short-term and long-term disability coverage 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!
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized ophthalmological care and emergency services to patients within a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in community outreach and contribute to the maintenance of an outstanding hospital culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologists. The role requires a collaborative, self-motivated professional dedicated to excellence in medicine and patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $234k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,528 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $225k–$275k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$150k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$234k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington | 98 active | 3,142 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,011 in the last 30 days | 513 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$250k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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