Part-Time Associate Veterinarian

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Associate Veterinarian - GP & Urgent Care - Poulsbo, WA

Are you passionate practicing Urgent Care and GP medicine at the tope of your capabilities? Poulsbo Animal Clinic is looking for a part-time Veterinarian to join our team, with a strong focus on expanding our already-thriving Urgent Care practice. Our clinic is renowned for providing exceptional care to cats and dogs, offering a range of services from preventive care to advanced diagnostics and surgery.

In this newly-created role, you will work with our esteemed Medical Director, Dr. Craig Adams, to design the next evolution of Urgent Care offerings. You'll have a unique degree of autonomy while being well-supported by our team.

This is a part-time role, designed to cover Fridays for GP and Urgent Care, and open up Saturdays to Urgent Care services. We're open to experienced practitioners with backgrounds in GP, who specifically have a passion for Urgent Care medicine.

About Poulsbo Animal Hospital

Supported by three incredible doctors who range from early career to 20+ years of experience

High support staff to doctor ratio

Modern, sparkling clean, soothing environment for animals and human clients

Known throughout the Greater Seattle area for its advanced surgical practice, including orthopedics

Well-outfitted for advanced diagnostics, with budget to implement even more as the Urgent Care practice grows!

Hours: Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturdays: Flexible 10-hour shift of your design (no on-call hours!)

Benefits package:

Competitive base salary DOE

Quarterly production with no negative accrual

Generous bonus / relocation package

Annual CE allowance with days off to attend

Paid Professional Dues and PLIT

401(k) options

Requirements for this role:

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program, or currently enrolled and expected to graduate from an accredited veterinary program

Licensed or license-eligible in Washington

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to work with a skilled team that values both professional growth and compassionate care, we would love to hear from you!

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