Dynamic Small Animal ER Vet | 12-Hour Swing Shifts

The Vet Service; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

CE funding

Career development

Pet care discounts

Professional support

Signing incentives

Job summary

The Vet Service seeks a Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join a busy emergency setting focused on high-quality urgent and critical care. This full-time role offers three 12-hour swing shifts per week (2pm–2am), ideal for veterinarians who excel in emergency medicine and independent decision-making while collaborating with a team.

You will diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, maintain records, communicate with clients, and participate in ongoing learning and professional

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Current Washington veterinary license with ability to obtain DEA registration.
• At least one year of veterinary emergency experience.
• Strong diagnostic, surgical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication with a calm, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize emergency patients across a wide range of presentations.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, treatment planning and surgery when clinically required.
• Communicate findings, options and ongoing care clearly with clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and appropriate prescribing protocols.
• Collaborate with veterinary and technical staff to support efficient patient flow.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Washington veterinary licence

DEA registration

Job description

The Vet Service seeks a Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join a busy emergency setting focused on high-quality urgent and critical care. This full-time role offers three 12-hour swing shifts per week (2pm–2am), ideal for veterinarians who excel in emergency medicine and independent decision-making while collaborating with a team.

You will diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, maintain records, communicate with clients, and participate in ongoing learning and professional