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Associate Veterinarian

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Seattle, WA, USA
90K-180K Annually
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Seattle, WA, USA
90K-180K Annually
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Provides veterinary care at a small-animal hospital, including preventive medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and related patient services. Works with an experienced veterinary team in a collaborative practice serving Seattle-area pets and families. The position offers four 10-hour shifts for full-time doctors, professional development, clinical study opportunities, mentorship, and comprehensive benefits.
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VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital located in Seattle, Washington is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.


VCA Crown Hill is one of the most established Veterinary practices in the Seattle area. We became a VCA hospital in 1994. We offer preventive medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and boarding.


VCA Crown Hill is open Monday- Friday from 8am-7pm and on Saturdays from 8am-5pm, we are closed on Sundays and all major holidays. We offer four 10 hours shifts for our full time doctors and employees.


Ballard neighborhood residents are a great mix of long term Seattle residents and new young families and individuals. We are close to a city park and not far from the Golden Gardens Beach Park and the Ballard Locks. Ballard has a great shopping and restaurant center and is surrounded by established neighbors with a mix of craftsman houses and newer townhouses and apartment complexes.


We partner with Paws, the Seattle Humane Society, and the Seattle animal shelter with VCA’s Healthy Start Program.


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Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Health & Well-being

  • Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
  • VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • 100% paid life insurance
  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance
  • Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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