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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$123,634 / year median in Washington
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- $130,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 1-2 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel 0-10% Species Canine +1 Feline Salary
- Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
- with our patients, their families, and each other.
Our AAHA-accredited facility features:
State-of-the-art dental suite Dedicated surgical suite Digital radiography Ultrasound capabilities Comprehensive in-house diagnostics As Fear Free Professionals, we're committed to reducing anxiety and stress in our patients while delivering superior care. Compensation & Benefits Starting salary of $110,000- 130,000 (depending on experience) + plus monthly production bonus Attractive sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental 401K with company match 3 weeks PTO The Role As our new Associate Veterinarian, you'll: Deliver exceptional patient care through comprehensive examinations and advanced medical/surgical/dental procedures Build lasting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and thorough education Collaborate with our skilled paraprofessional team to ensure outstanding service Maintain detailed medical records and stay current with veterinary medicine advances Contribute to our positive practice culture and reputation in the community What Makes Us Different Being part of Chambers Creek means joining a family that: Deeply understands and respects the human-animal bond Advocates passionately for our patients Prioritizes client education and communication Maintains the highest standards in medicine and patient care Preserves a warm, family practice atmosphere while delivering sophisticated medicine Join our family of passionate veterinary professionals and become part of a team that's setting the standard for exceptional veterinary care in Lakewood.
Job ID:
85605808 National Veterinary Associates View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile More Jobs from Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital Veterinarian Gig Harbor, Washington, United States less than an hour ago Veterinarian Montesano, Washington, United States less than an hour ago Veterinarian Monroe, Washington, United States less than an hour ago See all Jobs View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like V Veterinarian Needed @ GP Clinic w/ Canine Repro,... Vetcor Lakewood, WA, United States (on-site) P Urgent Care Veterinarian- New Hospital Opening!
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PLACE, WA, United States (on-site) APPLY American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)AVMA LIFE AVMA PLIT AVMA
Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Lakewood, Washington, United States Median Salary Net Salary per month $4,700 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $1,942- $2,974 $2,458 Safety Index 50 /100 50 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $85
- $350 $218 High-Speed Internet $55
- $100 $78 Transportation Gasoline (1 liter) $1.