Associate Veterinarian – Aurora Veterinary Hospital

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian position is onsite in Seattle, WA, and pays $135,000–$180,000 per year. Aurora Veterinary Hospital is a three-doctor practice within PetVet Care Centers, with a collaborative team and a fully equipped veterinary facility. The veterinarian provides high-quality medical and surgical care, communicates with clients, and supports hospital operations and teamwork. The role contributes to patient care through examinations, diagnostics, surgery, records, medication management, and participation in hospital protocols and training.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient examinations and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• perform diagnostic procedures and surgery
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• collaborate with the Hospital Manager
• monitor hospital protocols and cases
• and participate in practice updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

small animal veterinary care

surgery

diagnostics

dental skills

client education

aaha certified

fear free certified

seattle wa

petvet care centers

$135k–$180k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

The hospital is AAHA and Fear Free certified and holds daily team huddles to review schedules and hospital developments.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.