Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency·Gig Harbor, Washington
The Veterinary Internist will provide high-quality internal medicine services and collaborate with a team of specialists and emergency clinicians. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, participating in daily morning rounds, and engaging in community outreach.
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome a second Veterinary Internist to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital on the Olympic Peninsula.
PSVS places a high value on its employees and provides an environment that is supportive and culture focused.
We strive for excellence in medicine and patient care.
We provide referral and emergency services to much of the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area.
Our specialties include Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Internal Medicine.
The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.
Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture.
We have daily case rounds each morning to provide an opportunity for continuous learning as well as regular continuing education offerings. The support staff are highly trained and enthusiastic about continuing education as well. This position offers clinicians a unique opportunity to work in a growing, well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility, side-by-side with a skilled group of specialists and ER colleagues. It’s a tremendous environment to continue learning and growing!
For additional information about Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency visit us at pugetsoundvetspecialists.com [pugetsoundvetspecialists.com]
Dr. Lisa Mahlum at lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com [lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com]
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Compensation Range $250,000—$300,000 USD
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and self-motivated veterinarian with expertise in internal medicine. A commitment to maintaining an outstanding hospital culture and a willingness to participate in continuous learning are required.
Market context
In Washington, veterinary internist openings typically reflect steady demand at specialty and referral hospitals, where complex case management and collaboration with primary care teams are central. These roles are competitive because hospitals look for strong internal medicine expertise, a self-directed approach, and a commitment to culture and patient care; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review the hospital’s caseload mix and referral network before submitting materials.
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