Chief of Staff Veterinarian – Lead with Heart at Soundview Veterinary Hospital
Are you a collaborative and compassionate veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role while still practicing high-quality medicine? Soundview Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Chief of Staff Veterinarian to help guide our experienced, supportive team in beautiful Tacoma.
We are a well-established small animal GP practice with urgent care capabilities, known for our positive culture, exceptional communication, and commitment to both patient care and team wellbeing. If you value mentorship, teamwork, and a hospital where people genuinely enjoy working together, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Soundview Veterinary Hospital?
- Leadership opportunity with the ability to shape hospital growth, culture, and medical standards
- Supportive, empathetic team with excellent communication and strong collaboration
- Experienced staff with outstanding retention — many team members have been with us for 3+ years
- Inclusive, welcoming environment that proudly supports diversity and the LGBTQ+ community
- Team members jump in to help without being asked — true teamwork is part of our culture
- Work-life balance is encouraged and respected
- Friendly staff pets are welcome at work
- Skilled CSRs and assistants who confidently advocate for gold-standard care
- Fear-Free certified team members and many staff trained through AAFP/FelineVMA programs
- Opportunity to work alongside a doctor with urgent care interests and a manager experienced in reproduction and show dogs
About the Hospital
- Established hospital located in a busy shopping complex with ample parking
- Cozy, efficient layout — affectionately described by the team as “one big donut”
- 4 exam rooms
- Dedicated surgical suite and separate dental area
- Fully enclosed radiology room adjacent to treatment
- Spacious treatment area designed for efficient workflow
- Strong technician and assistant support:
- 2 assistants assigned per DVM on appointment days
- Additional floating tech support on some days
- Dedicated surgery support with 1 LVT and 1 experienced assistant
- Doctors typically see 11–15 patients per day
- Flexible appointment lengths ranging from 30–45 minutes depending on doctor preference and case type
Advanced Equipment & Services
- Companion therapeutic laser
- Modern ultrasound unit
- Digital radiography
- Nomad dental x-ray system
- Dentalaire dental machine
- Cautery unit
- General practice with some urgent care services
Schedule
- Preferred full-time schedule:
- 4 weekdays
- 8:00am–6:00pm
- 1 dedicated surgery day per week
Community Involvement
We are passionate about supporting local rescue organizations and community partners, including:
- Saving Great Animals
- Northwest Boxer Rescue
- Support for patients connected with Tacoma Humane, Old Dog Haven, and Auburn Valley Humane Society
