Urgent Care Veterinarian
About the role
Port Orchard Urgent Care bridges the gap between general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering non-life-threatening urgent care for pets in need. We provide same-day appointments for time-sensitive concerns like health certificates and vaccines or address unexpected medical issues, and offer exceptional service for appointments, drop-offs, and walk-ins. We are looking for a veterinarian who shares our core values of Respect, Wow Service, Learning, Fun, and Doing the Right Thing.
Responsibilities
- Provide urgent care veterinary services for non-life-threatening conditions
- Handle same-day appointments for health certificates, vaccines, and unexpected medical issues
- Serve appointments, drop-offs, and walk-ins with exceptional service
Qualifications
- Licensed veterinarian
- Shares core values of Respect, Wow Service, Learning, Fun, and Doing the Right Thing
Benefits
- Health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending)
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K with company contribution
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted
- Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
Pay
Starting base salary of $130,000, with sign-on and relocation bonuses available. Compensation range: $130,000 USD – $160,000 USD.
Schedule
No early mornings, late nights, or overnight shifts.
About the hospital
Lakefield Veterinary Group is a family-owned organization dedicated to supporting local hospitals while allowing them to maintain their unique culture. Through our partnership with World Vets, we make a difference worldwide by providing care to pets in underserved areas. Each year, our team members volunteer abroad to support programs that strengthen the bond between pets and people. In 2021, Lakefield helped open the first and only veterinary clinic in the Galápagos Islands. Watch our story here: https://youtu.be/SWc9DQs4inY.
About the area
Nestled on the stunning Kitsap Peninsula, Port Orchard offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and urban accessibility. With the Olympic Mountains as your backdrop, you'll enjoy dog-friendly waterfront trails for biking, running, and walking, with easy access to boating, water sports, and outdoor adventures. Port Orchard has a vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, museums, galleries, and a year-round public market. We are only a short ferry ride to Seattle's bustling cultural scene and professional sports venues.
To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please email Joe Rusk at joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com.