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Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
Bellingham, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Introduction
Our client is a hospital looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian on either a full-time or part-time basis. This dedicated feline-focused hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care in a low-stress environment designed specifically for cats. Providing high-end veterinary care since 1988, its two facilities are dedicated to delivering compassionate and exceptional care to pets.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This role covers the full scope of GP responsibilities, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care for companion animals. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, performing routine surgical and dental procedures, developing treatment plans, and delivering outstanding client communication. Specific working hours will be discussed. This opportunity is suited to an experienced veterinarian with at least one year of experience in a veterinary practice, along with strong diagnostic and clinical skills and excellent surgical and dental skills.

Practice Details
The hospital provides the full scope of GP services, including Orthopedics, and is equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment including, but not limited to, an In-House Laboratory, Digital Radiology, and Ultrasound. Facilities include an In-House Pharmacy and dedicated surgical suites. The practice also provides boarding and grooming services. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and is closed on Sundays.

Team
You'll be joining a team of 6 DVMs, supported by a passionate and highly experienced team of certified technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives. The hospital prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where teamwork and communication are central to daily operations. The team brings a diverse range of education, clinical experience, and professional backgrounds, creating a culture where knowledge sharing and collaboration are encouraged. Their collective passion and dedication to veterinary medicine create an energetic and supportive workplace focused on delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application.

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The Package

Salary up to $130,000 (Annual)

  • $110k - $130k base salary plus production
  • Signing, and relocation packages up to $75k
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Optional life insurance and disability insurance
  • 401K with company contribution
  • Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
  • Numerous discounts and supplemental insurance options
  • Flexible working conditions promoting a healthy work/life balance

Hours: Full Time


Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 Annual

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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