ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN | CLINICAL MENTOR & TEAM LEADER

Foothills Veterinary Hospital | Buckley, Washington

Private Practice | 4-Day Week | No Call | $150K+ Potential | Leadership Opportunity

Ready for the next chapter of your veterinary career?

Maybe you still love practicing medicine but are ready to do more than manage your own caseload.

Maybe you've reached the point in your career where you enjoy helping younger veterinarians build confidence, sharing what you've learned, and developing a strong clinical team around you.

Foothills Veterinary Hospital may be exactly what you're looking for.

Foothills Veterinary Hospital has partnered with Arthur Marshall Talent Acquisition to identify an experienced Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine while taking an active role in mentoring fellow Associates and supporting the professional development of the hospital team.

This isn't about adding another title to your business card.

It's about becoming an important part of the practice's future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Foothills Veterinary Hospital is a respected, privately owned small animal practice serving Buckley and the surrounding community.

The practice has created an environment where veterinarians have the time, resources, and support necessary to practice quality medicine without corporate production pressure.

As the practice continues to grow, they are looking for a veterinarian who can bring clinical experience, leadership, and a genuine interest in developing others.

You'll continue practicing medicine while also having the opportunity to:

• Mentor and support fellow Associate Veterinarians
• Help newer doctors strengthen their clinical confidence and decision-making
• Serve as a resource for challenging or complex cases
• Encourage collaboration and case discussion among the veterinary team
• Help develop and mentor veterinary technicians and support staff
• Share clinical knowledge and practical experience
• Help strengthen hospital protocols and standards of care
• Contribute ideas regarding workflow, efficiency, and patient experience
• Play a meaningful role in the continued growth and direction of the practice

Leadership here isn't about micromanaging people. It's about helping good people become even better.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• True 4-Day Workweek
• No On-Call Responsibilities
• No Late-Night Hours
• $150K+ Realistic Earning Potential
• Private Practice Environment
• Clinical Mentorship & Leadership Opportunity
• Strong, experienced support staff
• Collaborative doctor team
• Modern equipment and efficient workflow
• Opportunity to influence clinical standards and practice development
• Ownership/partnership pathway available

No assembly-line medicine. No corporate playbook.

Just good medicine, a strong team, and the opportunity to make an impact.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Foothills Veterinary Hospital offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract an experienced veterinarian interested in building a long-term future with the practice.

• Competitive base salary + production
• $150,000+ realistic earning potential
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education allowance
• Retirement plan
• Professional growth opportunities
• Long-term equity/ownership potential

WHO WE'D LIKE TO MEET

We're especially interested in speaking with an experienced veterinarian who has reached the point in their career where helping others succeed is as rewarding as personal clinical success.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a DVM or equivalent degree
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington
• Have solid small animal clinical experience
• Enjoy collaborating with other veterinarians
• Have an interest in mentoring Associate Veterinarians
• Appreciate teaching and developing veterinary technicians and support staff
• Communicate effectively and lead by example
• Value high-quality medicine over volume-driven care
• Want to become part of a practice and community for the long term

You don't need to be a Medical Director.

You don't need years of formal management experience.

You do need to enjoy teaching, collaborating, sharing your experience, and helping the people around you become better veterinary professionals.

WHY BUCKLEY, WASHINGTON?

Buckley offers the kind of Pacific Northwest lifestyle that's becoming harder to find—small-town character with convenient access to major metropolitan areas and some of the country's best outdoor recreation.

• Convenient access to Seattle and Tacoma
• Easy access to Sea-Tac International Airport
• Close to Mount Rainier
• Crystal Mountain skiing and recreation nearby
• Lake Tapps and countless outdoor activities
• Hiking, fishing, skiing, camping, and mountain biking
• Local restaurants, breweries, and community events
• Incredible mountain views

Build your career somewhere you can build a life, too.

READY TO HAVE A CONVERSATION?

You may not be actively searching for another position.

That's okay.

If you're an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine but also wants the opportunity to mentor other doctors, develop a team, and have a voice in the future of a private practice, this is worth a confidential conversation.

This is a confidential search conducted by Arthur Marshall Talent Acquisition.