Associate Veterinarian
$120,000 – $160,000 DOE + Production · Full Time or Part Time · Kenmore WA
Apply NowAbout Holly Vet Clinic
Holly Vet Clinic is an independently owned modern practice in Kenmore WA known for high quality personalized care and a collaborative, low-drama culture. We are surgery, dentistry, and urgent care focused and growing through word of mouth. Join a team where your clinical judgment is trusted and supported.
Compensation & Schedule
- Base salary: $120,000 – $160,000 DOE + production bonus
- Full time or part time schedules available
- Clinic hours: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM (weekend shifts optional)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance eligibility
- CE allowance and professional development support
- Employee pet care discounts
- Supportive onboarding and mentorship available
What You Will Do
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care with a focus on patient safety and clear client communication
- Perform soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and manage anesthesia cases
- Use in-house diagnostics, digital/dental radiography, ultrasound, and electrosurgery/Ligasure
- Collaborate with licensed technicians and assistants to deliver excellent outcomes
What We’re Looking For
- DVM or VMD with an active or eligible Washington license
- Comfort with surgery and dentistry preferred (mentorship available)
- Strong communication, empathy, and team orientation
Location
Holly Vet Clinic · Kenmore, WA · Near I-5 and I-405
About Holly Vet Clinic
Holly Vet Clinic is an independently owned modern practice serving Kenmore and the greater Seattle area. We are growing through word of mouth and maintain a low drama highly supportive environment. Quality care starts with a calm clean and organized space for pets and people. Our team is hands on with every case from wellness to surgery and dentistry. We focus on surgery dentistry and urgent care and we invest in tools that help you do your best work.
Pay and Hours
- $28.00 to $32.00 per hour depending on experience and credentials
- Full time or part time schedules available
- Clinic hours 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability preferred as services expand
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance for eligible full time staff
- CE stipend and support for skill development
- Employee discounts on pet care
- Supportive onboarding and ongoing training
What You Will Do
- Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia with a focus on patient safety
- Perform dental scaling and polishing, dental radiographs, and periodontal charting
- Assist with or perform simple extractions based on skill and training
- Set up, maintain, and turn over the surgical and dental suites
- Place IV catheters, draw blood, administer medications, and perform in house diagnostics
- Provide patient nursing care and clear client education
- Maintain clinic cleanliness, stock supplies, and support the team wherever needed
This Role Is Perfect If You
- Hold a current Washington LVT license or are eligible to obtain one
- Bring at least two years of experience, ideally with surgery and dentistry
- Are confident with anesthesia monitoring and dental workflows
- Communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and work well with a team
Tools You Will Use
- IDEXX in house laboratory
- Digital radiography and ultrasound
- Dental radiography
- Electrosurgery and Ligasure
Location
Holly Vet Clinic · Kenmore WA · Convenient to I 5 and I 405
About Holly Vet Clinic
Holly Vet Clinic is an independently owned modern practice serving Kenmore and the greater Seattle area. We are rapidly growing through word of mouth and are proud to maintain a low drama highly supportive environment. Quality care begins with a calm clean and organized space for pets and people. As a small but expanding clinic our team is hands on with every case from routine wellness visits to advanced surgeries.
Pay and Hours
- $18.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience
- Full time or part time schedules available 8 to 40 hours per week
- Clinic hours 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
- Weekend availability strongly preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance for eligible full time staff
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee discounts on pet care
- Supportive onboarding and ongoing training
What You Will Do
- Assist in exams, surgeries, and dental cleanings
- Collect patient histories and review care plans with clients
- Handle patients safely for treatments and procedures
- Perform in house diagnostics and monitor patient vitals
- Maintain clinic cleanliness, stock supplies, and prep the surgical suite
- Sterilize instruments, manage laundry, and help with basic facility upkeep
- Support team members proactively wherever needed
This Role Is Perfect If You
- Have at least one year of veterinary assistant experience
- Thrive in organized spaces and enjoy keeping them that way
- Love variety and are comfortable switching tasks quickly
- Are willing to work some weekend shifts
- Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team first mindset
Location
Holly Vet Clinic · Kenmore WA · Easily accessible from I 5 and I 405