Veterinary Cardiologist
Listed compensation
$250k-$275k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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 in a state-of-the-art facility and participating in daily case rounds to ensure high standards of patient care.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be a Boarded Veterinary Cardiologist who is collaborative, self-motivated, and committed to community outreach. Candidates should be dedicated to maintaining an outstanding hospital culture and continuous professional learning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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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- On-site
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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