The base salary for this position is for a 40-hour work week, comes with a production bonus, and will be determined based on previous experience, skill set, and practice type. Total compensation may also include a sign-on bonus. Depending on the employee's status, benefits include, medical coverage (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and more.
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
Internal Number: Pet Doctor
Are you a veterinarian looking for the next step in your career? Do you value team culture and a positive working environment? Look no further than The Pet Doctor in Lakewood, WA! Our busy practice is looking to add an Associate Veterinarian interested in being part of the BEST vet team in the community.
When we opened our doors in 1973, our mission was simple: to give every animal the chance to have a happy and healthy life. Everyone on our staff has a deep love for animals and is committed to providing high-quality service and care. What makes us the best?
We are a family-oriented practice that values work/life balance – no weekends!!
Our culture provides an environment supportive of mental health & employee well-being
Team tenure averages 13 years - we love working here & it shows!
We never stop looking and investing in new ways we can best care for our patients and community
We have in-house Idexx lab work available, a diagnostic ultrasound machine, a new ultrasonic dental scaler and digital dental X-ray, a new DR X-ray system, a new TCI scope and Class IV laser coming Q1 of 2024
Location can’t be beat – minutes to JBLM, 45 minutes to Seattle, 1.5 hours to the ocean, 2 hours to Mt. Rainier and 2.5 hours to Portland
Our veterinarians are collaborative to provide the best care for our patients
We have a Reproductive Veterinarian who enjoys sharing her knowledge and offers advanced Reproductive medicine
A new veterinarian will have an instant clientele
About Lakewood, WA:
Lakewood is the second-largest city in Pierce County, is located between Seattle and Olympia along the I-5 corridor, and borders Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Camp Murray, and Tacoma.
Ours is one of the most culturally diverse populations in Washington, with influences from Korean, Vietnamese, Latino, and other cultures.
Lakewood has many places to eat and drink, including Hess Bakery, Long Beach Cafe, Tacoma Szechuan, and Mastrogiannis Distillery.
We are very proud of our award-winning schools and community colleges - they are the pride of our city.
Full Time Benefits Include (30+hrs/week):
Prosal compensation model with a base salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 annually (based on experience and hours/week)
Production bonus
Signing or relocation bonus
Medical benefits (including health, dental and vision)
401(k)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
CE allowance + CE days off
Vacation + sick days
Professional organization dues reimbursed
Liability coverage
and so much more!
Our practice has a positive, well-being focused culture that we’d love to tell you about. Get the conversation started by applying today!
Established in 1997, Vetcor is a fast-growing network of community-centric veterinary hospitals supporting over 850 practices across the US and Canada. Vetcor is an organization devoted to active learning and elevating wellbeing, in fact, employee experience is at the heart of what we do. Joining Team Vetcor means you are part of a stable, larger network that provides well-rounded employee health and wellness benefits and employee engagement programs, including mentorship and collaboration circles. With paid vacation, career development support, and wellness initiatives, our team members follow their passion for pet care without sacrificing their work-life balance. Join an unmatched community and network where employees feel welcome and play a key part in making a difference.
