Veterinarian
Job ID: R-203702
Bothell, Washington
Regular
Overview
- Full time
- Location based sign-on bonus and relocation support

Overview
We believe hiring doctors with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, permits us to deliver to the highest quality of preventive care for each pet and client. Our teams foster an effective veterinary support team by communicating medical standards, ethical practices, and your veterinary knowledge and experience. Each associate holds a responsibility to leverage evidence-based medicine and continue the pursuit of education to deliver quality patient care. Banfield's veterinarians apply their extraordinary passion, skills, and education, at every practice location. We support and depend on our veterinarians to use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, hospital teams, and the communities we serve.
Success Profile
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Helpful
- Problem-solver
- Quick-thinking
- Self-starter
Career path spotlight
Dr. Taneeka Bautista started as an SJP participant and has advanced her way to Director of Veterinary Quality!
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Student Job Program
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Veterinarian
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Chief of Staff
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Director of Veterinary Quality
There are many journeys you can choose to take with us - this is just one example! Read more about Dr. Bautista’s career journey here!

“I love being in the hospitals, but my true passion is developing people. If there is anything I can do to help others fulfill their dreams, that's a privilege, and that's what the role of medical director lets me do.”
- Mary Guerra, DVM Medical Director
Benefits
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Health and Wellbeing Programs
To help find a healthy balance between work and personal life, Banfield provides eligible Associates and their family members with free access to My Health & Wellbeing Resources-- a resource to help make life's challenges easier to navigate. Medical, dental, vision and coverage for life insurance, short and long term disability are also offered to our eligible Associates.
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401(k) Retirement Plans
Banfield provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive matching contributions for eligible Associates.
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Professional Development
Associate development is a critical factor in enabling our Practice to provide high-quality veterinary care. In addition to offering a variety of in-house training opportunities, Banfield provides part-time and full-time doctors with a reimbursement allowance up to $4,000 annually for attendance at outside continuing education (CE), including but not limited to educational courses, seminars, and conferences.
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Paid Time Off
For when it's time to get away to refresh, eligible associates accrue PTO based on their job, years of service and hours, coupled with holidays each calendar year. Disability plans are also available to support our associates.
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Giving Back to Communities
Banfield associates have unique opportunities to give back to the community and live our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Opportunities include but not limited to: Banfield Pet Academy, Mars Volunteer Program, Preventative Care Clinics and more!
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Student Debt Relief
The Veterinary Student Debt Relief Program supports full-time doctors with a monthly student loan contribution up to $450 monthly, and a Student Programs payment to those qualifying, to help relieve the burden of student debt.
How we care. How we work.
We do it for the same reasons you do. To live our love for pets and pet owners. To continually create better models of treatment. That’s what brought us into our hospitals. Now, see how you can put it into practice with each and every visit, whether you’re interacting with pets or supporting our network of care.
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A Solid Foundation
We are here for you – to help make patients your primary focus. With innovative care models & the right resources in place, we can ensure ongoing training and coaching.
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Freedom to Deliver
This is more than a business, its about life. We are committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance with flexible scheduling & great benefits to enrich your career.
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Path to Lead
We want you to find your full potential. As a leader in pet health and wellness, we offer opportunities to do what you love best every day while growing in your career and honing leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Veterinarian (Bothell, Washington)
Job ID: R-203702
Bothell, Washington
Regular
The pay range for this role (full-time) is$130,250-$188,139annually.
The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate
determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may
vary depending on location and schedule.
Who we are
We’re Banfield. You’ve probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with
big ideas about preventive pet care. Now we’re the leading general veterinary care practice in
America and we’d love to have you join our team.
We love pets. You know what else we love? Vets. We want to make sure our veterinarians
feel supported so they can live their best lives AND practice medicine their own way. We do
that by surrounding them with talented, passionate teammates and giving themamazing
resources that help them stay fulfilled in and outside of work.
Banfield’s here for you so you can be there for pets!
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for veterinarians to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We
believe in hiring doctors with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, and we support
veterinarians who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients,teams, and
communities.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian looking for a change, a new
beginning at Banfield means an open door to explore the next best move in your professional
career.
Role responsibilities
•Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive
care
•Build close relationships with pets and the humans who love them
•Work closely with teammates and cultivate a positive, dynamic work culture
•Impact the future of veterinary medicine with your own expertise and ways of practicing
medicine
•Exemplify the Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality,Efficiency, and
Freedom
What we offer
Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a
comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for
“Meow-velous” benefits:
The good stuff:
•Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance:Enjoy peace of mind knowing your
health and wellness are our top priorities. We've got your essential medical, dental, and vision care
covered.
•Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth):Invest in your future and enjoy a generous
company match to help you build a secure financial future.*
•Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs):At Banfield, we understand
the significant financial burden of student debt on veterinarians. We are committed to supporting
our veterinary professionals and believe that addressing student debt is crucial for the long-term
health of the veterinary profession.
•Paid Time Off and Holidays:Take a break, recharge your wellbeing, and celebrate days of
personal significance with paid time off and holidays.*
•Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources:Your mental health matters. Access our
industry-leading resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions, to support your
overall wellbeing and help you thrive.*
•Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance:Protect your loved
ones with our company-paid Associate life insurance and have the option to purchase additional
coverage for extra peace of mind.
•Company-Paid Short-and Long-Term Disability:Feel secure knowing that if you face a
temporary or long-term disability, you’ll have financial protection.
•Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses by
setting aside pre-tax money. It's a smart way to manage your budget and take care of your needs.
•Health Savings Account (HSA):Make the most of your healthcare dollars with a tax-advantaged
HSA, allowing you to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax funds.
•Paid Parental Leave:We support growing families with paid parental leave for both birth and
adoption, giving you precious time to bond with your new family addition.
•Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions):Banfield is committed to supporting
the professional growth of our Associates. This allowance provides financial assistance to pursue
continuing education opportunities.*
•Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources:When life's unpredictable
moments arise, our backup care and family support benefits provide the help you need to keep
things running smoothly.*
•Fertility and Family Building Support:We're here for you on your journey to parenthood,
offering comprehensive support for fertility treatments and family-building options.
•Digital Exercise Therapy:Stay active and healthy with our digital exercise therapy program,
designed to fit your busy lifestyle, and keep you moving.
•Voluntary Protection Benefits:Get peace of mind with protection against the unexpected. You
can purchase coverage to help support you financially during hospital stays, critical illness, and
accidents.*
coverage for a wide range of legal needs.*
•Identity Protection:Identity Protection helps safeguard your personal information by alerting you
to suspicious activity and providing support if your information is stolen.*
•Commuter Benefits:Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits, making your
daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.*
•Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets:We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three
free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.*
•Exclusive Discounts:Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on
products and services, making life more affordable and enjoyable.*
Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt
Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for thosebenefits with an asterisk (*).
Even more good stuff:
•Flexible scheduling
•Ability to practice autonomous medicine
•Locations all over the US to choose from
•Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars and other divisions of Marsbrands
•Dedicated coaching support so you can grow your career (or become a coach yourself!)
•Equity, inclusion, and diversity resources
•Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral
reef cleanups or on research vessels!
Full Veterinarian Job Description
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and
promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a
qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal,
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose:
A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
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