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Looking for a practice where you can build your career without sacrificing your life outside of work? Tacoma Equine Hospital has been serving Western Washington's equine community for over 50 years and is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our collaborative five-doctor team. Whether your passion is sports medicine, internal medicine, or reproduction, you'll have the support, equipment, and caseload to grow your skills while enjoying a schedule designed with work-life balance in mind.

What You'll Enjoy

• Four- or five-day work week
• Appointments scheduled Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Shared emergency rotation
• Dedicated veterinary assistant (1:1 doctor-to-assistant ratio)
• Company vehicle with fully stocked veterinary box
• Collaborative team that enjoys practicing great medicine together

Well-Equipped Practice

Our ambulatory and in-clinic practice offers a robust line of services including:

• Preventative care & dentistry
• Sports medicine, chiropractic and acupuncture
• Reproduction
• Elective field surgery
• Internal medicine
• 24/7 emergency services

This diverse caseload is supported by:

• Digital radiography, ultrasound, and video endoscopy (3.5 and 1.5 m)
• PowerFloat dentistry
• PulseVet shockwave, PRP, IRAP, and Pro-Stride therapies
• Cloud-based ezyVet software
• Dedicated front office staff

Why Tacoma?

Live where mountains, forests, beaches, and vibrant city life are all within easy reach. The South Puget Sound offers year-round outdoor recreation, excellent food, and an exceptional quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 per year. The final compensation offered may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, and internal equity considerations.
• Emergency fees paid to associate.
• Production bonus-eligible based on collections and eligibility criteria.
• Benefits for this role include paid time-off, sick leave, short term disability and CE; with options for health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Why Join Us?

We’re a tight-knit, team-oriented group of professionals who truly enjoy working together. Our shared mission is simple: exceptional care for the horse (and donkeys and mules, too). If you want to join a practice with deep roots, forward momentum, and a strong sense of community – let’s talk!

Ready to learn more? Contact McClure Jackson at 828-434-8340 or mcclure.jackson-cathcart@nva.com to start the conversation.