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Veterinary Fellow

Tacoma, WA
Full-Time

Job Description


THIS IS A LIMITED TERM CAREER POSITION THAT SERVES AS A FELLOWSHIP FOR SKILL BUILDING, LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $82,798.13yearly
Full salary range is $82,798.13- $113,350.12 annually
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
 
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
 
Why You’ll Love it Here

Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information
Provide veterinary care for all animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animal collection.PDN-a23ae86a-63e7-46fd-9d1c-084f735d7487


THIS IS A LIMITED TERM CAREER POSITION THAT SERVES AS A FELLOWSHIP FOR SKILL BUILDING, LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $82,798.13yearly
Full salary range is $82,798.13- $113,350.12 annually
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
 
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
 
Why You’ll Love it Here

Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information
Provide veterinary care for all animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animal collection.PDN-a23ae86a-63e7-46fd-9d1c-084f735d7487

About Metro Parks Tacoma

Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.

Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism:

  • Environmentally, they provide green infrastructure and help manage climate change.
  • Socially, they revitalize communities, create safer neighborhoods, help children learn and grow, improve public and environmental health, and support smart growth.
  • Culturally, open space and program services can nurture a sense of place in the community, and provide opportunities to engage the public of diverse backgrounds.

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Veterinary Fellow
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Tacoma, WA
Jul 11, 2026
Full-time
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