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Associate Veterinarian jobs with green card sponsorship follow the PERM labor certification path, where your employer documents a prevailing wage determination and a bona fide recruitment effort before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates; EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Category
Veterinarian
Job Id
R-261086
Job Type
Full time
VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital located in Seattle, Washington is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
VCA Crown Hill is one of the most established Veterinary practices in the Seattle area. We became a VCA hospital in 1994. We offer preventive medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and boarding.
VCA Crown Hill is open Monday- Friday from 8am-7pm and on Saturdays from 8am-5pm, we are closed on Sundays and all major holidays. We offer four 10 hours shifts for our full time doctors and employees.
Ballard neighborhood residents are a great mix of long term Seattle residents and new young families and individuals. We are close to a city park and not far from the Golden Gardens Beach Park and the Ballard Locks. Ballard has a great shopping and restaurant center and is surrounded by established neighbors with a mix of craftsman houses and newer townhouses and apartment complexes.
We partner with Paws, the Seattle Humane Society, and the Seattle animal shelter with VCA’s Healthy Start Program.
Compensation
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health & Well-being
- Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
- VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Additional Benefits
- Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
- 100% paid professional liability coverage
- 100% paid life insurance
- 100% paid short-term disability insurance
- Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Category
Veterinarian
Job Id
R-261086
Job Type
Full time
VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital located in Seattle, Washington is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
VCA Crown Hill is one of the most established Veterinary practices in the Seattle area. We became a VCA hospital in 1994. We offer preventive medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and boarding.
VCA Crown Hill is open Monday- Friday from 8am-7pm and on Saturdays from 8am-5pm, we are closed on Sundays and all major holidays. We offer four 10 hours shifts for our full time doctors and employees.
Ballard neighborhood residents are a great mix of long term Seattle residents and new young families and individuals. We are close to a city park and not far from the Golden Gardens Beach Park and the Ballard Locks. Ballard has a great shopping and restaurant center and is surrounded by established neighbors with a mix of craftsman houses and newer townhouses and apartment complexes.
We partner with Paws, the Seattle Humane Society, and the Seattle animal shelter with VCA’s Healthy Start Program.
Compensation
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health & Well-being
- Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
- VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Additional Benefits
- Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
- 100% paid professional liability coverage
- 100% paid life insurance
- 100% paid short-term disability insurance
- Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Veterinarian
Verify your degree meets EB category requirements
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree typically qualifies for EB-2 under the advanced-degree pathway. If your DVM is from a foreign institution, get a credential evaluation completed before approaching employers, since PERM filings require documented proof of your educational basis.
Target multi-clinic groups and academic practices
Corporate veterinary groups and university teaching hospitals file PERM petitions more routinely than solo practices. Clinics affiliated with AVMA-accredited programs often have HR teams experienced in sponsorship logistics, which shortens the timeline from offer letter to DOL filing.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify veterinary employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and location surfaces clinics and hospital groups that have filed for Associate Veterinarian positions, so you spend time on employers already familiar with the PERM process.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Before DOL certifies your PERM application, your employer must run a documented recruitment effort showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Ask hiring managers whether they have an immigration attorney managing this process, since errors in the recruitment record are a leading cause of denials.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals of India and China face the longest backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Track the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department to know when your date becomes current.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for Associate Veterinarian in your specific metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the floor your employer must meet under DOL rules.
Green Card Associate Veterinarian: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Associate Veterinarian employer sponsor a green card, and what does that process involve?
Yes. Most Associate Veterinarian green card cases follow the PERM labor certification route. Your employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL, runs a documented recruitment test, then submits the PERM application. After DOL certifies it, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. You file for adjustment of status or complete consular processing once your priority date is current.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a veterinarian?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, renewed in limited increments. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent immigration process. It involves PERM labor certification with DOL, an I-140 petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean priority-date backlogs apply depending on your birth country.
Does a foreign veterinary degree qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
A foreign DVM typically satisfies the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2 if a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. professional degree. EB-3 is available for professionals with a qualifying bachelor's-level credential. USCIS reviews the evaluation alongside the I-140 petition, so getting a recognized credential assessment done early is important before an employer begins the PERM process.
Where can I find Associate Veterinarian employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify veterinary clinics, animal hospital groups, and academic practices that have already navigated the PERM process for Associate Veterinarian positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the sponsorship requirements.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. Associate Veterinarian roles in the same SOC category generally qualify. Your approved I-140 priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog queue.