Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

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• Sign‑on bonus eligible & exceptional benefits package
• Experienced DVMs & new grads welcome
• Vibrant Seattle community

At Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital of Cara Veterinary, we are known for commitment to pets, their families, and to each other! We are seeking an experienced DVM or stellar recent graduate to join us at our state‑of‑the‑art veterinary hospital. As a doctor with Cara Veterinary, you’ll have the freedom to make the best decisions for your local clients and their pets, but with the support and resources you need to provide exceptional care.

• Competitive base salary + commission
• $125,000 – $160,000 yearly base
• Sign‑on bonus eligible
• Relocation expense reimbursement eligible
• Medical, vision & dental insurance
• Flexible schedule with no on‑call
• PTO & floater days, including birthday PTO
• Paid family & medical leave (WA state offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to eligible employees)
• 401(k) with employer match
• License and professional organization dues (AVMA, State Medical Assoc, AAHA, VMB)
• Liability insurance
• Paid CE time
• Employee pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Career growth opportunities
• Great culture with a supportive team

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• An interest or specialty you can bring to the practice or would like to pursue
• A desire to build long‑term relationships with pet parents & the community

We’re nestled in downtown Seattle in the famous (and hilly!) Queen Anne neighborhood right by the Space Needle. You’ll find this area of town to be a microcosm of the city itself: eclectic, vibrant, and deeply inclusive. We’re home to great restaurants, a thriving arts culture, iconic attractions and authentically human residents. World‑class outdoor recreation in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest is all around us, and of course, nearly everyone here loves animals.

Come join us!

We’d love to see a cover letter highlighting why you think you’d be a good fit for our practice as well as a fully updated resume.

Put pets first:
Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.

Trust the parent:
We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.

Authentically human:
Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.

Good neighbors:
Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.

Shake things up:
We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn't seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing our hospitals with fresh ideas.

As an Associate Veterinarian, you assume a multifaceted role at our hospital, extending far beyond traditional veterinary duties. You serve as a cornerstone in bringing our pillars to life and leading by example, both for our patients, their parents and the entire support team. Here, we place paramount importance on embracing Cara Veterinary's Pillars and Core Competencies, making your leadership pivotal in shaping our practice culture, standards of care, and the client-patient journey.

• Put Pets First – creating recommendations with the patient’s well‑being as the first priority.
• Continually improve the quality of patient care through studying veterinary journals and…