Veterinarian Jobs in Washington
Across 148 live Veterinarian listings in Washington, median advertised pay is $170K (75th percentile $318K), based on the 107 that state a salary; Washington ranks 8th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (27), Western Veterinary Partners (21), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (10).
148+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 107 roles pay ~$170k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
107 jobs · 40 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
107 jobs · 40 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Associate Veterinarian - Thriving Practice, Pe
Woodinville Animal HospitalWoodinville, WA
Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Tacoma, WA
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & AftercareRenton, WA
Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Tacoma, WA
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & AftercareTacoma, WA
Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Seattle, WA
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & AftercareLynnwood, WA
Associate Veterinarian - High-End Facility, Hi
Animal Clinic EastWalla Walla, WA
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Veterinarian Pay in Washington: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Washington today, then Washington against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 148
- Live median
- $170k
- 75th $318k · n=107
- 12-mo median
- $155k
- Pay rank
- #8 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #24
- 12-mo postings
- 276
Veterinarian roles in Washington advertise $16k above the $139k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (this page) | $155k | — | 4.4/10 | 276 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$99k | 5.8/10 | 23 |
| Hawaii#2 | $207k | +$52k | 4.3/10 | 16 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $185k | +$30k | 2.9/10 | 23 |
| Idahoborders | $168k | +$13k | 4.7/10 | 47 |
| California#5 | $164k | +$9k | 4.4/10 | 805 |
| Vermont#6 | $163k | +$8k | 5.3/10 | 27 |
| Oregonborders | $138k | −$17k | 4.9/10 | 200 |
“borders” = shares a border with Washington; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (27), Western Veterinary Partners (21), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (10)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 43% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment (of 148 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Washington.
How much do veterinarian earn in Washington?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Washington right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Lap of Love, Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare, Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty, Lakefield Veterinary Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Washington are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 148 veterinarian positions in Washington listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Washington
Vetco Clinics27 open roles here · WLB 75/100Western Veterinary Partners21 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)10 open roles here · WLB 21/100
- Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare9 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Lakefield Veterinary Group8 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Lap of Love8 open roles here · WLB 40/100
DVM Focus4 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Suveto3 open roles here · WLB 43/100