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• Leadership position
• Exceptional compensation and benefits package
• Modern practice in suburban Tacoma, WA

Animal Hospital of Parkland is part of the progressive Cara Group of neighborhood veterinary practices, known for our commitment to pets, their families, and to each other! We are seeking a skilled DVM to join our team as Medical Director. We need a leader who is enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and expertise with other DVMs, so experience with mentoring and training other DVMs is preferred. As a Medical Director with the Cara Group, you’ll have the freedom to make the best decisions for your team, local clients and their pets—but you’ll also have the support and resources you need to provide the highest quality care.  

Our Offer 

• Highly competitive base salary + commission
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation expense reimbursement
• Medical & dental insurance
• Flexible schedule with no on-call
• PTO & paid holidays off, including birthday
• Paid family & medical leave
• 401K with employer match
• License and professional organization dues (AVMA, State Medical Assoc., AAHA, VMB) 
• Liability insurance 
• Paid CE time 
• Employee pet discount
• Regular collaboration opportunities with other MDs in the company
• Career growth opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Free Door Dash Monthly membership

About You 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• A strong ability to provide real-time praise and also objective feedback
• High standards for patient care and client service
• A desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents, the community and staff

Our Location  

Parkland, WA is a hub of Tacoma. The city has worked hard to make the natural beauty of the area accessible and features gorgeous Lake Washington vistas, parks, and beaches as well as miles of hiking trails and biking paths. Despite its size, Kirkland is a close-knit, sometimes quirky community full of urban professionals and active families, whose kids enjoy some of the best schools in the state.

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to see a cover letter highlighting why you think you’d be a good fit for our practice as well as a fully updated resume. 

Animal Hospital of Parkland is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. 

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CARA VETERINARY CORE VALUE PILLARS

Put pets first. Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.

Trust the parent. We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets, and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.

Authentically human. Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.

Good neighbors. Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.

Shake things up. We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn't seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing out hospitals with fresh ideas.