Emergency Veterinarian

Pet Emergency Center; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

CE and licensing reimbursement

RECOVER CPR training

Access to Plumb's and VIN

Job summary

Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley is seeking an experienced Associate ER Veterinarian to join our community-owned, 24-hour emergency hospital. This night-shift, full-time role emphasizes high-quality care in emergencies, surgery, and critical care.

The successful candidate will manage fast-paced cases, supervise hospitalized patients, perform surgeries as needed, and collaborate with a skilled nursing team while maintaining thorough medical records.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Active Washington State veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong emergency medicine skills
• Surgical competency
• Critical care case management experience
• Excellent client communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a skilled technical team
• Commitment to high clinical standards, teamwork, and compassionate care

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients
• Performing emergency surgery and urgent procedures as indicated
• Managing hospitalized, unstable, and critical patients
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
• Partnering with licensed veterinary technicians and support staff to provide efficient and thoughtful veterinary care
• Maintaining complete and timely medical records
• Supporting a positive hospital culture built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous quality improvement

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical competency

Critical care

Client communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley (PEC) is seeking an experienced Associate ER Veterinarian to join our community-owned and operated 24-hour emergency hospital. This is a night-shift position, with full-time status based on two 12-hour shifts per week.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is confident in emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care, and who wants to practice high-quality medicine with a skilled, compassionate, and deeply committed team.

About Pet Emergency Center

For over 21 years, PEC has provided emergency veterinary care to pets and families in our region. We are proud to be a trusted resource for our community, local veterinarians, and the families who come to us during some of their most difficult moments.

PEC is privately-owned and operated, meaning all decisions are made locally for our patients, clients, team members, and referring veterinary community.

The doctor team at Pet Emergency Center provides high-quality urgent and emergent care for small animal patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a fast-paced caseload, performing surgery, overseeing hospitalized patients, and working closely with a skilled nursing team.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients
• Performing emergency surgery and urgent procedures as indicated
• Managing hospitalized, unstable, and critical patients
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
• Partnering with licensed veterinary technicians and support staff to provide efficient and thoughtful veterinary care
• Maintaining complete and timely medical records
• Supporting a positive hospital culture built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Active Washington State veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong emergency medicine skills
• Surgical competency
• Critical care case management experience
• Excellent client communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a skilled technical team
• Commitment to high clinical standards, teamwork, and compassionate care

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base compensation: $218,000 plus production
• CE, licensing, and professional reimbursement allowance
• Company Health Insurance plan, with premiums paid 100% by PEC
• Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
• RECOVER CPR training paid by PEC
• Access to Plumb's and VIN
• Full-time status: two 12-hour shifts per week