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Overnight ER Veterinarian

Sumner, WA

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Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, and build a career that fits your goals and lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for continued growth, medical independence, and a connected community behind you, you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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  • Compassionate
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Progressive
  • Reliable
  • Curious

Supporting you at work and beyond

  • Support at work and beyond
  • Benefits tailored to your needs
  • Career growth that fits your goals
  • Freedom to practice your medicine

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Overnight ER Veterinarian | Greater Seattle 

Sumner Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to join its dedicated and compassionate team in beautiful Pierce County, Washington.

As a doctor at Sumner VH, you will be part of a long-standing legacy of delivering the highest quality care in the area. Our clinic has been a staple of the community since it was established in 1983 and is AAHA accredited and Fear Free Certified.

We are a progressive practice offering state-of-the-art veterinary care to service the needs of our patients and clients. Our dedicated staff includes a tenured Hospital Manager and a team of client service representatives, assistants, and veterinary technicians, all of whom will support you in focusing on what matters most.


Competitive Total Compensation Package

    • Minimum guaranteed salary starting at $160,000 depending on experience
    • 23%+ production
    • Up to $30K sign-on bonus 
    • Relocation packages offered
  • Consistent work/life balance
    • We are dedicated to the health and happiness of our doctors and offer multiple benefits dedicated to wellness, mindfulness, and general employee support.
    • Annual CE stipend of $4,000 (4 days)
    • Schedule:
      • 6pm - 7am; 3 shifts on - 6 shifts off; 9-12 shifts per month

Modern Facility & Equipment

We also offer the opportunity to practice in a well-appointed facility:

  • 13 exam rooms. 
  • Two dedicated treatment areas, one of General Practice & one for Emergency & Critical Care. 
  • Feline-friendly areas throughout the entire hospital.
  • We are constantly updating and adding new equipment & diagnostic tools to provide the best care possible. 
  • You will have access to Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, Endoscopy, multiple oxygen cages, pumps, full in-house Idexx lab, and more.
  • Two surgery suites
  • Full ICU & Isolation areas for both canines & felines
  •  In-house rehabilitation center, Alternative Medicine & General Practice Doctor for long-term care treatment plans
  • Don’t see equipment needed to support your standard of care? Let us know and we will partner with you to deliver the tools needed for success

Amazing Location to Support Any Lifestyle

Outside of work, you can take advantage of all that the Greater Seattle area has to offer:

Our residents enjoy the moderate summers and breathtaking winters of the picturesque Pacific Northwest. As an outlying town just 40 minutes south of Seattle proper, we relish in the small town feel and convenient location. We are well connected to our downtown with bustling main street businesses and local shops. Get tantalized by the foodie scene, hypnotized by the art and leisure and mesmerized by the unforgettable people that call Sumner home.

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Your wellbeing & the benefits to back it up

We offer support that goes beyond the basics. Our benefits are designed to meet you where you are in your practice—and your life.

  • Health & Wellness Benefits

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  • 401(k) Savings

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  • Flexible Schedules

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  • Competitive Compensation

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  • Work-Life Balance

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  • Growth & Development

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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

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