Medical Director - Bellevue Animal Hospital (Bellevue, WA)

About the Role

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to join an established, multi-doctor small animal practice in the heart of Bellevue, Washington. Since 1955, the hospital has served generations of pets and families across the Eastside, combining high-quality veterinary medicine with genuine compassion, thoughtful communication, and individualized care. This role offers the support, autonomy, and resources needed to thrive in a collaborative environment that values clinical curiosity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hospital leadership to guide medical standards and protocols
• Support team development and mentorship
• Address client concerns and foster strong client relationships
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Practice high-quality small animal medicine alongside a diverse veterinary team

Requirements

• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred
• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree
• Active Washington state veterinary license (or ability to obtain)

About the Practice

Deep Community Roots: For more than 70 years, Bellevue Animal Hospital has served pets and families throughout Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, and surrounding Eastside communities. Longstanding relationships are built on trust, compassionate care, and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions about their pets' health.

Collaborative, Multi-Doctor Medicine: The veterinary team brings together doctors with diverse clinical backgrounds and interests. The practice values exchanging ideas, discussing cases, and learning from one another in an environment that appreciates teamwork and shared dedication to patient care.

Broad and Rewarding Caseload: From puppy and kitten visits to complex medical workups, surgery, dentistry, and senior pet care, the practice offers the variety that makes small animal general practice rewarding. Veterinarians are encouraged to pursue their clinical interests while providing comprehensive, personalized care.

Services & Diagnostics

• Comprehensive wellness exams and preventive medicine
• Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
• Soft tissue surgery, including spay and neuter procedures
• Comprehensive dentistry, dental radiography, and oral surgery
• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Dermatology and chronic disease management
• Acupuncture and laser therapy
• Senior pet care, pain management, and quality-of-life consultations
• International pet health certificates

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, clinical skills, and schedule. The salary for this opportunity starts at $150,000+ annually. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs in accordance with state and local requirements.

Location

Located just east of Seattle, Bellevue offers an exceptional combination of Pacific Northwest beauty, vibrant city living, and easy access to outdoor adventure. With beautiful parks, waterfront recreation along Lake Washington, a thriving restaurant scene, and nearby hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, Bellevue is an ideal home for anyone who enjoys both city amenities and the outdoors. The central Bellevue location makes the hospital accessible to veterinarians living throughout the Eastside, including Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Issaquah, and surrounding communities.