Associate Veterinarian

Our priority is our patients, clients, and you. We are seeking an experienced DVM or stellar recent graduate to join us at our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Woodinville, WA. This vibrant community is known for its world-class wineries, craft breweries, and a peaceful pace just outside Seattle.

About the Role

As a doctor with Cara Veterinary, you’ll have the freedom to make the best decisions for your local clients and their pets, supported by the resources needed to provide exceptional care. You’ll serve as a cornerstone in bringing our core pillars to life, shaping our practice culture, standards of care, and the client-patient journey.

Pay

• Competitive base salary + commission
• $125,000 - $160,000 yearly base
• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Relocation expense reimbursement eligible

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible schedule with no on-call
• Paid time off (PTO) and floater days, including a Personal Celebration Day
• Paid family and medical leave (WA state offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to eligible employees)
• 401K with employer match
• License and professional organization dues (AVMA, State Medical Assoc, AAHA, VMB)
• Liability insurance
• Paid continuing education (CE) time
• Employee pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Patient Management:
  • Create recommendations with the patient’s well-being as the first priority.
  • Perform examinations, diagnostic tests, medical, surgical, and dental procedures while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
  • Perform medically appropriate euthanasia with compassion.
  • Recommend referrals to specialists when beneficial to the prognosis.
  • Stay updated through veterinary journals, textbooks, and continuing education seminars.
• Client Management:
  • Develop rapport with clients through compassionate communication.
  • Determine client needs and wishes, and explain physical examination findings.
  • Recommend preventive health care, including vaccines, nutritional products, and protocols.
  • Explain diagnostic, medical, and surgical plans, including home care and follow-up.
  • Provide written and verbal prognoses and fee estimates.
  • Keep clients informed about their pet’s status and diagnostic results.
  • Provide telephone consultations and follow-up calls.
• Administrative Management:
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical/surgical records using the SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
  • Keep logs updated (surgical, narcotics, radiology, laboratory, etc.).
  • Accurately charge clients for all services performed.
  • Participate in planning and executing methods to improve service delivery.
  • Support marketing and promotional events.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Team Management:
  • Professional Team:
    • Foster cooperation and mutual respect among colleagues.
    • Provide consultation and assist with diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures.
    • Maintain communication with clients when their pet’s primary veterinarian is unavailable.
    • Assist colleagues and foster an educational environment.
  • Technicians/Assistants:
    • Provide clear directions for drug administration, diagnostic procedures, and patient monitoring.
    • Assist and educate technicians in client education, anesthesia, surgical assisting, and dentistry.
  • Receptionists:
    • Expedite fee estimates, treatment plans, and invoicing.
    • Clearly record dispensed medications and supplies.
    • Assist in answering client questions and providing basic pet health education.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain honesty and integrity in all dealings with clients and colleagues.
  • Reflect a professional attitude and appearance.
  • Share information and concerns with the team by attending veterinary meetings.
  • Represent the hospital to the professional community and the public.
  • Model an “owner” mentality by assisting all team members for the hospital’s success.
  • Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Core Competencies daily (Connection, Advocate, Communication, Trust, Resilience & Adaptability).

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• An interest or specialty to bring to the practice or a desire to pursue one.
• A desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents and the community.
• Experience or willingness to embrace Cara Veterinary’s Pillars and Core Competencies.
• Ability to lead by example in shaping practice culture and standards of care.

About Us

At Woodinville Veterinary Hospital of Cara Veterinary, we are known for our commitment to pets, their families, and each other. Our core value pillars include:

• Put pets first: Our first priority is the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients.
• Trust the parent: We believe in a partnership built on mutual trust and humility with pet parents.
• Authentically human: We foster a supportive, positive, and compassionate culture.
• Good neighbors: We retain the spirit of a neighborhood vet and play an active role in our community.
• Shake things up: We innovate in care delivery, client experiences, and hospital practices.