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Puyallup, Washington

Veterinarian - Puyallup, WA

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$160k

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Job Description

Who We Are

Experienced Veterinarian – Surgery & Dentistry Focus

Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital | High-Volume, High-Impact Medicine

Canyon Road Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who thrives in surgery and has a true passion for dentistry. If you are energized by a busy caseload, confident in the surgical suite, and motivated to elevate the standard of dental care in a thriving hospital, we would love to connect.

We are a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service hospital in Puyallup, WA, known for providing high-quality, compassionate care to a loyal and growing client base. Our next doctor will play a key role in expanding and strengthening our surgical and dental services.

What We’re Looking For

This Role Is Ideal for a Veterinarian Who

  • Is confident performing soft tissue surgeries independently
  • Has experience with dentistry, including extractions (simple and surgical)
  • Enjoys building a strong surgical and dental caseload
  • Thrives in a busy environment and values efficiency without compromising quality
  • Wants to collaborate with an experienced, supportive medical team
  • Orthopedic experience is a plus, but strong soft tissue surgical skills and dental proficiency are essential.
  • Your Impact Here

You Will Have the Opportunity To

  • Lead and grow our dental services
  • Perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures

Work up and manage complex medical and surgical cases while having the opportunity to discuss with a second vet. Our current chief of staff has over 20 years of clinical experience, including 18 years of emergency medicine.

  • Help shape protocols and elevate standards of care
  • Mentor support staff in surgical and dental best practices

Our medical team brings over 50 years of combined experience, creating a collaborative environment where high-level medicine and teamwork go hand in hand.

Why Canyon Road?

  • Loyal, engaged clientele who trust our recommendations
  • High surgical and dental demand—your skills will be fully utilized
  • A tight-knit team culture with a high supportive staff to Dr. ratio so you can focus on the doctor's tasks
  • Balanced scheduling that respects your time and prevents burnout
  • A growing hospital with room for professional influence and leadership

Why Puyallup?

  • Located in the heart of Pierce County, Puyallup offers:
  • More affordable housing compared to nearby metro areas
  • Excellent schools and beautiful parks
  • A vibrant downtown with locally owned shops and standout restaurants
  • The iconic annual Washington State Fair
  • Easy access to outdoor recreation, hiking, and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle
  • It’s a community where you can build both a thriving career and a fulfilling life.

Compensation & Benefits

  • ProSal compensation model
  • Base salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
  • Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO
  • Professional association dues
  • Annual CE allowance

Employee Discounts and Additional Perks

If you’re an experienced veterinarian ready to make a meaningful surgical and dental impact in a busy, growing hospital, we’d love to start the conversation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform a range of soft tissue surgeries, lead and grow dental services, and manage complex medical and surgical cases in collaboration with another veterinarian. Help develop care protocols, elevate clinical standards, and mentor support staff in surgical and dental best practices.

Requirements

The role seeks an experienced veterinarian who can independently perform soft tissue surgery and has proficiency in dentistry, including simple and surgical extractions. Orthopedic experience is a plus; candidates should be comfortable with a busy caseload and collaborative clinical work.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary DentistrySimple ExtractionsOrthopedic SurgeryMedical Case ManagementSurgical Case ManagementClinical Decision-MakingProtocol DevelopmentStaff MentoringTeam Collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Washington, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (58 salary observations; 228 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$160kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $132k–$155k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Washington vs national$140k median in Washington$140k nationally (about the same)58 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington111 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 59% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Vet Cor#7 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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 ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
88% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

ProSal compensation model
Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
Relocation assistance available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Generous PTO
Professional association dues

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,199/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.