Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Renton, WA

Lead With Heart. Practice With Purpose.
Cedar River Animal Hospital in Renton, WA is looking for our next Chief of Staff—a veterinarian who’s equal parts medical leader, team mentor, and all-around champion of great culture. If you love the idea of guiding a talented team without sacrificing your time in the exam room, this might be your dream gig. Think: primarily pet care, sprinkled with just enough administrative leadership to make a real impact.

At Cedar River, high-quality, friendly care isn’t just a tagline—it’s who we are. As a full-service, community-rooted hospital, we offer advanced and compassionate medicine, including:

• Endoscopy
• Laparoscopy
• Advanced Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
• Class IV Laser Therapy
• MediVet Stem Cell Therapy
• PRP Therapy
•  …and other fun tools you’ll love using

Why You’ll Love Leading Here

• Our clients adore us—and they aren’t shy about saying so (hello, glowing Google reviews!)
• We’re a fun, laid-back, tight-knit crew who actually likes each other
• Family-friendly environment—most of our team has kids, so we get real life
• A true focus on work/life balance—your off time is yours
• A leadership role that doesn’t drag you away from the pets you love caring for

Compensation & Perks

We offer a competitive base salary + production bonus (total compensation typically $140k–$200k), a signing bonus, a monthly leadership stipend, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, PTO, CE allowance, and more. If leading a great team while still enjoying the everyday joy of veterinary medicine sounds like your perfect balance, let’s talk. Apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!

About Renton (aka your new favorite place)

Nestled 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Renton hugs Lake Washington and the mouth of the Cedar River—so yes, you can literally follow the river from your hospital to the lake. It’s the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix, home of Washington’s first IKEA, and surrounded by an impressive lineup of tech, manufacturing, and healthcare organizations including Boeing, Paccar, Kaiser Permanente, and more.

Spend your free time wandering our historic downtown, biking lush urban trails, or splashing in the lake. Whether you’re an active adventurer or a peaceful putterer, Renton has something for you.