Veterinary Internist – Gig Harbor, Washington

Location Gig Harbor
Discipline: USA Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $250000 to $300000
Contact name: Matt Doyle

Contact email: matt@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: BKK06

​Veterinary Internist – Gig Harbor, Washington

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Veterinary Internist in Gig Harbor, Washington, offering the chance to join a growing specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced referral care throughout the Puget Sound region.

The hospital is seeking a second Veterinary Internist to join an experienced multidisciplinary team of specialists and emergency clinicians. This position is ideal for a specialist who enjoys complex internal medicine cases, collaborative patient care, and working within a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package of $250,000 - $300,000 annually, a welcome bonus, flexible scheduling, generous continuing education support, and access to advanced specialty and emergency resources.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary internist seeking specialist collaboration, advanced diagnostics, professional development, and a strong team culture.

About the Practice

This established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington provides referral and emergency services to pets throughout the surrounding Puget Sound communities, including Gig Harbor and Tacoma.

The hospital features a highly collaborative specialist team with expertise across multiple disciplines, including:

  • Internal Medicine

  • Surgery

  • Neurology

  • Oncology

The facility includes a fully equipped Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit, allowing clinicians to provide comprehensive care for complex and critically ill patients.

The hospital offers access to advanced medical resources while fostering a culture centred around:

  • Exceptional patient care

  • Specialist teamwork

  • Continuous education and learning

  • Professional growth

  • A supportive and collaborative workplace

Veterinary professionals benefit from daily case rounds, regular continuing education opportunities, and the ability to work alongside experienced specialists in a modern, well-equipped facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced internal medicine consultations and specialist patient care

  • Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions in companion animals

  • Develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs

  • Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and specialty teams on challenging cases

  • Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians and pet owners

  • Participate in daily case rounds and clinical discussions

  • Support ongoing education and mentorship within the hospital

  • Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and medical excellence

  • Build strong professional relationships within the veterinary community

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent

  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Veterinary Internal Medicine

  • Strong experience managing advanced internal medicine cases

  • Excellent diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills

  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

  • A collaborative, motivated, and patient-focused approach

This opportunity is suited to a specialist who enjoys:

  • Working alongside experienced veterinary specialists

  • Managing complex and rewarding cases

  • Access to advanced diagnostic and emergency support

  • Developing their career within a progressive specialty environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 annually

  • Welcome bonus available

  • No negative accrual

  • Minimal non-compete agreement

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Generous continuing education allowance

  • Paid AVMA/PLIT professional liability coverage

  • DEA registration and Washington State veterinary licensing coverage

  • Generous paid time off

  • Health insurance with annual employer-paid HSA contribution

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Ongoing specialist education and development opportunities

  • Supportive, culture-focused working environment

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Internist in Gig Harbor, WA to join a respected specialty and emergency hospital where advanced medicine, collaboration, and professional growth are prioritised.

Gig Harbor offers an exceptional Pacific Northwest lifestyle with waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the wider Tacoma and Seattle regions.

This role provides the opportunity to work with a talented specialist team while helping deliver exceptional internal medicine services to the local veterinary community.

Apply Today

If you are searching for Veterinary Internist jobs in Gig Harbor, Washington, Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist jobs in WA, or Specialty Veterinarian opportunities near Tacoma and Seattle, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Apply today to learn more about this specialist veterinary opportunity.

Contact:
Matt Doyle - Senior Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com